Im-Able ABLE-X Manuel utilisateur
ABLE-X
ACCELERATED
STROKE RECOVERY
The Able-X is designed to help people
recover arm movement after stroke
or a similar neurological event
User Manual
Warning
Over use of Able-X can cause sore and stiff muscles and fatigue. We recommend a gradual build
up of exercise levels by increasing the time spent exercising each day.
Please make sure your exercise area is free of objects that may cause you to fall.
Disclaimer
The activities described in this manual should not be construed as medical or physical therapeutic
advice © Im-Able Ltd 2011
© Im-Able Ltd 2011
Edition 2
www.im-able.com
Able-X is manufactured by Im-Able Ltd
1 Package contents 3
2 Devices 4
External Features of the Able-X controller ........................................ 4
Able-X Handle with Controller.............................................................6
3 Setup 7
Able-X Setup with a Laptop Computer.............................................. 7
Able-X Setup with a Laptop and Large Screen................................. 8
Able-X Setup with a Desktop Computer ........................................... 9
Setup Procedure..............................................................................10
4 Exercises 12
Introduction to Exercises................................................................. 12
Main Screen.................................................................................... 14
Heatmap ......................................................................................... 15
Target.............................................................................................. 16
Mosquito Splat ................................................................................ 17
ButteryCatch ................................................................................ 18
Popaloon......................................................................................... 19
Rebounce........................................................................................ 21
Exercise Guide................................................................................ 24
5 Training and safety 26
Safety.............................................................................................. 26
Use of Able-X System..................................................................... 27
6 Trouble shooting 28
CONTENTS
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Able-X Handle
Able-X Controller
Batteries
Able-X USB stick
Able-X Compact disk
with the exercises
Able-X User manual
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Able-X Quick Guide
QUICK
GUIDE
4
Able-X controller
External Features of the Able-X controller
On/Off button.
Press it to turn the
controller on or off.
Connection Indication the light should
indicate that the device is switched on.
Establish Connection button. This button is only required
thersttimetheAble-Xcontrollerissetup.Pressitto
establish a connection between the Able-X controller
and the USB stick if the connection does not occur
automatically. The red light on the USB stick is illuminated
when a connection is established.
Navigation button (not used in
current exercises).
Right Mouse Button (not
used in current exercises)
Mouse Clicker Button.
Battery Case
DEVICES
5
DEVICES
Button A used to centre the cursor.
Aim
and position the cursor in the centre of the
screen and press button A to freeze it in this
position. Keeping button A depressed, position
your arms and body so that you yourself are
also comfortably aligned with the centre of the
screen and release the button.
Repeat these steps if the alignment of the
cursor drifts.
Mouse Clicker Button.
6
DEVICES
Able-X Handle and Controller
Able-X handle and controller inserted for right hand use of
the controller.
7
1Power supply to laptop
2Able-X exercise disk
3Able-X handle and controller
4Able-X USB stick – receiver for Able-X controller
Able-X System Operation
Access to a computer is required to setup the Able-X system.
Typical congurations:
A. LAPTOP COMPUTER
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Able-X USB stick
Able-X disk
SET UP
Able-X handle and controller
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SET UP
1Power supply to laptop
2Able-X exercise disk
3Data cable from laptop to large screen (VGA cable or HDMI cable if using
HDMI capable TV screen)
4Able-X USB stick – receiver for Able-X controller
5Able-X handle and controller
6Power supply for external monitor (or TV screen)
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B. LAPTOP COMPUTER WITH LARGER SEPARATE SCREEN
Able-X USB stick
Able-X disk
Able-X handle and controller
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