Foot drop system innoSTEP-WL – Training mode

Training mode

The training mode is an additional function, which is suitable if the gait mode cannot be used regularly or daily. The training aims at building up the foot, shin and calf muscles as well as promoting the neuronal remodelling.
 
During the training the peroneal nerve is stimulated in fixed intervals. The affected leg should rest high or stand on the ground without weight on it.

• If you use the cuff with integrated electrodes, make sure to moisten them throughoutly beforehand.
• To turn it on, push and hold the on/off button on front of the stimulation unit for a second.
• In order to turn the remote control on, push and hold the on/off button on the side of the remote control for a second. It automatically connects to the innoSTEP-WL.
• The walking figure indicates the gait mode, the sitting figure indicates the training mode.
• By pushing the mode button, you switch between gait and training mode.
• When the training mode is selected, it is automatically set to pause. Push the start/stop button, to start the training.
• Use the plus and minus button, to adjust the intensity of the stimulation until the foot is raised. The stimulation should not be painful. If you hold the plus or minus button, the intensity changes in decimal steps.
• To stop the training and reduce the intensity to zero instantly, push the mode button.