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6. THE TRAINING MODESAPPLICATIONS
Figure 6.1. The Training screen.
The training modes provide a simple means of setting up Balance training sessions. Six interac-
tive game-like training modes are provided. These allow for fast patient setups and less formal
protocols than the testing. All training modes can be customized to provide specific rehab goals
with the on-screen grid and score-keeping functions used to both help motivate users and keep
them focused on the task at hand. In addition, custom training protocols that were previously
created through the Utilities option can be selected. Typically a custom protocol is one that a
clinician has developed and would like to use with various patients without having to recreate it
each time.
In training mode, only the most basic parameters are addressed. If desired, a pre-existing patient
can be recalled from the Test/Rehab Results option in Patient Maintenance menu to allow for
quick and easy repeat of a training or test session. The print screen function will allow the user
to generate a printout of training results.
Training results can also be saved and recalled for later use by touching the <Save> icon on the
results screen following any training session. A patient name is required to save the results. If no
pre-existing name is available, the name entry screen will be displayed. Fill out the patient infor-
mation and touch <Save> to record the training result numeric values, along with patient foot
position on the platform.
To recall a patient and repeat an exercise session, select the desired patient from the Patient
Management screen (see Chapter 9, System Utilities) and touch <Repeat>. The Position Patient
screen with previous values is presented so the patient can be easily repositioned exactly as in
the previous training session.
Training mode formats include: postural stability, limits of stability, weight shift, maze control,
random control and percent weight bearing training as described in the following sections.
— 6-1 — THE TRAINING MODES