biodex BALANCE SYSTEM SD Operation & Service Manual page 45

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12. Touch <Clear Tracing> to clear any tracing that remains from previous tests.
13. Touch <More Options> to advance to the Limits of Stability Test Options screen if desired.
Here you can set the number of trials, rest countdown, platform stability and limits of stabil-
ity hold time. You can also toggle the cursor ON/OFF. Touch <OK> to confirm your selec-
tions and return to the Limits of Stability Testing screen.
• Use the < > or <M> keys to set the Limits of Stability Hold Time.
• To turn the cursor ON/OFF, touch <Cursor> to toggle between choices.
• To set number of trials, rest countdown or platform stability (static, 12 is most stable, 1
is least stable,) touch the appropriate key and then enter the setting from the keypad
displayed.
14. Press <Start> to release the platform (if not static) and activate the Limits of 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 Test Trial Time, Platform Setting and Stance to the left of the grid. Trial Number
and score are displayed to the right of the grid.
NOte: To stop a test in progress at any time and return to the Limits of 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 Limits of Stability Test Results screen.
18. At the Limits of Stability Test Results screen, touch <Print> to automatically generate a
printed 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 Limits of Stability Test Results screen touch <Home>.
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