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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."...
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.
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.
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...
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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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