Fitting Advice - endolite Elite Blade EB24L1 Instrucciones De Uso

9 Fitting Advice

Elite blade springs are supplied as matched sets i.e. the blade/toe and heel springs are designed
to work together to give smooth progression for most users.
Heel Wedge
A heel wedge is supplied with the foot. Fitting the wedge will have the effect of stiffening the
heel spring. These can be taped in place for trial. For permanent fitting, wedges should be
adhered in place by application of Loctite 424 (926104) between the lower contacting surface of
the heel and the wedge.
Heel too soft
Heel too hard
Toe/ Blade too soft
Please contact your supplier if it is not possible to achieve a smooth gait after following the advice above.
Symptoms
• Sinking at heel strike
• Difficulty climbing over the toe
(toe feels too hard)
• Rapid transition from heel strike
through stance phase
• Difficulty in controlling heel
action,
foot jars into mid-stance
• Foot feels too rigid
• Rapid progression through mid-
stance.
• 'Drop off' at higher activity levels
1 Move socket anteriorly in relation to the
foot (excess movement may result in
drop off )
2 Add heel wedge
1 Remove heel wedge (if fitted)
2 Move socket posteriorly in relation to
foot
1 Move socket posteriorly in relation to
foot
2 Plantarflex foot slightly - note: some
re-alignment may be required
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Remedy
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