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  • Page 1 Össur Americas Össur europe BV Össur iberia S.A. 27051 Towne Centre Drive Kundenservice Deutschland Parque Europolis Foothill Ranch, CA 92610, Augustinusstrasse 11A Calle Edimburgo n°14 50226 Frechen 28232 Las Rozas(Madrid) Spain Tel: +1 (949) 382 3883 Deutschland Tel: +34 91 636 06 93 Tel: +1 800 233 6263 Tel: +49 (0) 2234 6039 102 Fax: +34 91 637 21 43...
  • Page 2 Technical Manual / CPO Rheologic Workbench...
  • Page 3 0086 Össur hf, Grjóthalsi 5, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland 2011 RHEOLOGIC © 2011 0086 Össur hf, Grjóthalsi 5, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland 2011 RHEOLOGIC Workbench © 2011 caution: RHEOLOGIC Workbench must only be used by a clinician who has attended and passed an Össur certified RHEO KNEE education program.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    contents Installing RHEOLOGIC Workbench ....... . Install ............Uninstall .
  • Page 5: Installing Rheologic

    installing Rheologic Workbench install You should have recevied an email with a link to an Össur website that includes your license key for the software. Follow the instructions in the email to start the download and installation process. Note: If you install the program as an Administrator, make sure RHEOLOGIC Workbench is accessible for the user from the start menu or as a desktop icon.
  • Page 6 Workbench has been started, click the „Connect“ button (Figure 2). Once RHEOLOGIC Figure 2 from the list of COM ports and click „Connect“ (Figure 3). Select the COM port of your RHEO KNEE ® Figure 3 NoTe: To find the COM port assigned to your RHEO KNEE, open Bluetooth Devices, and identify your RHEO KNEE.
  • Page 7: Indicators

    Rheologic Workbench functions indicators In the upper left corner, there is a battery indicator (Figure 4-1). The battery indicator depicts the status of the RHEO KNEE’s battery. When the battery is critically low, the user will receive a warning vibration and/or audio sound.
  • Page 8: Calibration

    calibration important: The RHEO KNEE should be calibrated before each new fitting, even when new from the box. Improper calibration affects the knee’s ability to perform optimally and may compromise the user’s safety. 1. Joint Angle 2. Posterior Load 3. Anterior Load Figure 6 To perform Calibration (Figure 6): Ensure there is NO LOAD on the knee.
  • Page 9: Loading

    loading RHEOLOGIC Workbench contains a graphic depiction of the loading conditions of the RHEO KNEE (Figure 7). The anterior and posterior load experienced by the RHEO KNEE is displayed and illustrated by the movement of the indicator. Össur’s recommendation of alignment best practice is detailed beside the loading display. Figure 7 important: At maximum flexion, maintain minimum distance of 3 mm (1/8”) between the RHEO KNEE and the socket.
  • Page 10: Manual Adjustments

    Note: Auto adjustment affects stance flexion and swing flexion only. Note: If the auto adjustment mode is not manually disabled, it will automatically disable itself on the 200th step. The minimum number of steps is 60. For primary amputees, a personalized gait setting is recommended, which should be updated as the gait improves.
  • Page 11: Stance Extension

    Optimal stability: The level ground value is increased to match the stair/ramp value. Recommended when stability is critical on all walking surfaces and stance flexion ambulation pattern is not being utilized. The user will experience a high degree of stance resistance on all walking surfaces, including the first step of terrain transition.
  • Page 12: Extension Hold

    Extension hold This setting is active when the box next to “Extension Hold” is checked. The setting is useful for vehicle entry/ exit, especially in low-rise vehicles. When active, the user may kick the knee into extension by using rapid hip flexion followed by hip extension.
  • Page 13: Managing Settings

    Managing settings It is possible to add, restore, and delete settings to the RHEO KNEE. You can find the different options in the file menu. When the settings are optimized for the user, select "Save Settings" (Figure 11). Select an existing user from the drop-down menu or add a new one by clicking "Add."...
  • Page 14: Generating The Report

    Generating the report Once the trial is over, reconnect to the RHEO KNEE. The user activity data will automatically be uploaded to RHEOLOGIC Workbench. Press "Generate Report" (Figure 12-2). 1. Reset Activity Monitor 2. Generate Report Figure 12 Enter information you would like to add to the report (Figure 13). Fill in the clinician/user details.
  • Page 15: Data Specifications

    hint: If all clinicians share the same address, mark an already added clinician and click the “New" button. The same address will then appear in the Address field, but can still be edited. hint: If the list of users or clinicians is long, you can mark one of the names and then type the first letter of the name you are looking for.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting The Connection With Your Rheo Knee

    Troubleshooting the connection with your Rheo KNee ® Have you installed RHEOLOGIC Workbench? If so, you should see the icon on your desktop or in the start menu. Do you have Bluetooth installed on your computer? Windows 7/ Windows Vista Windows XP Do you see a Bluetooth icon in the Do you see “My Bluetooth...
  • Page 18 You should have received an email with a If the icons did not appear, link to an Össur website. Click the link and make sure you did not install it STill No? follow the instructions to download and under another user’s profile. install the program.

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