
Continued: How do I read the Control Panel on the Ex N' Flex ?
When the mode switch is set on the position marked "Bio- Feedback (BIOF) the
display will provide a measurement of active work being done by you and/or a
measurement of the amount of stiffness or tone in the limbs. In order to
understand the Bio-Feedback display the unit needs to run in each speed setting
prior to placing your feet in the foot pedals. When this is done in each speed
setting, a base pattern of numbers will appear on the display screen. (Example:
Low speed; the numbers displayed may randomly range from 45 to 50. Medium
speed; the numbers may range from 55 to 60. High speed; the numbers may range
from 65 to 70) These basic number patterns will provide you with standard pattern
to read your results.
Once you begin to use the unit, if the numbers displayed by the bio-feedback are
greater than the base number pattern in any given speed, this indicates an
increased level of joint inflexibility, and/or muscles tightness, or spasticity. If the
numbers increase higher than 200- 225 the automatic safety shut off will engage
after a short period of time. If you are able to display numbers lower than the
base pattern of numbers in any given speed, this means you are actively working
your own musculature to facilitate pushing the foot pedals. If you can lower the
Bio-Feedback display to zero, it indicates you are totally overriding the motor and
using only your muscle power to move the foot pedals.
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