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Adjustment with Ottobock C-Soft
SWP Initial Flex. Damping
This damping value is active immediately after triggering swing phase flexion.
Adjustment:
This parameter is set to the minimum value of 20 at the factory. Readjustment is only required for highly active
patients. In most cases, readjustment is not required and should therefore not be done.
SWP Dynamic Factor
This value in relation to the walking speed determines how far the lower leg with the orthosis swings through in the
dorsal direction. This damping value begins with the configured value of the parameter 'SWP Knee Angle
Threshold'. This value can also be configured in conjunction with the adjustment 'SWP Knee Angle Threshold'.
For a large knee angle, the value 'SWP Dynamic Factor' must be higher than for a small knee angle. This also
influences the stride length since it determines the flexion time.
Adjustment:
Use the slider control 'SWP Dynamic Factor' to find a setting that is comfortable for the patient.
SWP Knee Angle Threshold
In addition to the adjustment 'SWP Dynamic Factor', a knee angle from which dorsal swing-through is dampened
can also be configured.
This value is set to 40 at the factory. This means that switching from stance phase damping to elevated damping
(SWP Dynamic Factor) takes place from a knee angle of approx. 35°.
Adjustment:
Have the patient walk on level ground at normal walking speed and check the ground clearance. If the ground
clearance is insufficient or the patient tends to stumble, the value of the parameter 'SWP Dynamic Factor' should
be reduced.
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