biodex BALANCE SYSTEM SD Operation & Service Manual page 41

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14. Press <Start> to release the platform (if not static) and activate the Postural Stability Test screen.
15. With the patient ready to begin the test, touch <Collect Data>. The screen will provide a three-
second countdown before beginning the first of three test trials. The display screen will show
Total Trial Time, Platform Setting and Stance to the left of the grid. Trial Number and score are
displayed to the right of the grid. If desired, at this point you can touch the <Magnifying
Glass> to select the zoom feature. You must, however, leave the zoom feature to make any
changes.
NOte: To stop a test in progress at any time and return to the Postural Stability Testing screen with
the platform locked, touch <Cancel> or <Stop>.
16. When the first trial is finished, the screen will display "Trial 1 Complete," the platform will
return to the locked position, and a 10-second rest countdown will begin for the second trial.
Touch <Collect Data> to begin the second test trial and continue in the same manner to
complete trials two and three.
17. After completing the test, a "Test Complete" message is displayed. Touch <Results> to
advance to the Postural Stability Test Results screen.
NOte: If you have selected Bilateral Test, the system will begin by testing the initial side as set up
above. After the third trial on the initial side is finished, touch <Test Other Leg> to continue. The
system automatically selects the opposite side and then allows the user to proceed from the Position
Patient screen. Repeat steps 8 – 17 to test the opposite side.
18. At the Postural Stability Test Results screen, touch <Print> to automatically generate a print-
ed report if desired. If you have performed a Bilateral Test, the Test Results screen and
report will provide a bilateral comparison.
19. To save the test data, touch <Save Results> and then touch <OK> in response to the "Save
Results for later reporting or export?" prompt. The system will display "Save Results
Completed after the results are saved.
20. To return to the Opening Menu from the Postural Stability Test Results screen touch <Home>.
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