Kinvent K-FORCE Bubble, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 User s manual WE MEASURE PROGRESS KFORCE by ...

Page 2: ... is provided only for the purpose of operating K FORCE devices and software This manual is subject to modifications The latest version is available on www k invent com Manufacturer KINVENT 91400 Orsay France info k invent com www k invent com Last revision 30 12 2016 Complies with MDD93 42 EEC Directive Requirements ...

Page 3: ..._______________________________________________ 9 K FORCE Grip ____________________________________________________________________ 11 Benefits______________________________________________________________________________________ 11 Technical Features______________________________________________________________________________ 11 Get Started _______________________________________________________...

Page 4: ...__________________________________________ 25 Problems with the device ________________________________________________________________________ 25 Connectivity problems __________________________________________________________________________ 25 Legal information ________________________________________________________________ 26 Warranty Terms ____________________________________________________...

Page 5: ...is that we can conceive and implement solutions to any challenge in sports biomechanics and physical rehabilitation Our products include ready to use force plates inertial wireless sensors simulators and various custom made applications Find more information on our products at www k invent com Important safety notice Photosensitive seizure warning A very small percentage of people may experience a...

Page 6: ... injury Never disassemble or modify the system or accessories Use the system according to the instructions in this documentation or any other documentation provided by KINVENT No authorization is provided for any modification analysis of circuit or mechanics configurations An unauthorized modification will void your warranty General Operating Conditions Operating Environment K FORCE devices must b...

Page 7: ...tore App Store by clicking KFORCE Once in a while check for updates in the app as you can obtain access to more features When the app is installed please accept all notifications To open the app select the icon on your desktop Welcome to the home screen Home screen Figure 1 Home Screen Create a new participant with or select an existing one Once you have selected your participant you can start exe...

Page 8: ...n this last case the database of the patient will be updated after the measurement of the day In order to create a participant click on You can delete a participant by clicking on You can select an existing participant on the Participant selection zone Participant s history When you are in the patient s profile you can do an exercise and check the participant s previous results in the database To ...

Page 9: ...ive Please notice that your personal data is not communicated to other devices You have now selected your participant Let s check some basic exercises Basic Exercise Screen Check often for app updates as you can obtain access to more features and exercises Once you have selected your participant and your device you can be directed to the customizing exercise s screen You can personalize the target...

Page 10: ... a K FORCE device in real time On the right top corner you can check the device connection state Click on to see the details of the exercise choosen You can follow up the results of each repetition such as Max Force Average Force and Success Percentage amount of time when Force is above Target Control the exercise state through the Buttons Reset and Go Stop Check one limb at a time It is very impo...

Page 11: ...k on your tablet or smartphone through the K FORCE app Therefore you can set strength objectives to your patient and motivate him through the process of rehabilitation You will then follow up your patient s progress through the K FORCE interactive database The device is small lightweight and mobile Consequently it can be used also by ambulant professionals such as physiotherapists and personal tra...

Page 12: ... an IEC 60950 compliant USB charger While charging a blue LED is on Once the charging is completed the LED turns white Disinfect K FORCE Grip prior to use using antiseptic alcohol wipes In order to turn on K FORCE Grip press the push button You ll notice a green flashing LED Your Grip is on Your Grip will turn off after 3 minutes of inactivity Figure 5 K FORCE grip port and LEDs Once the device is...

Page 13: ... force transducers and gives real time acoustic and optic bio feedback on your Smartphone or Tablet through the K FORCE app Through its Target oriented exercises you can set objectives to your patient and encourage him to surpass himself The app saves your participant s results You can then follow up his progress on Maximal Force Endurance and muscular Symmetry on the app s database The device is ...

Page 14: ...ou can charge your Muscle Controller device through the micro USB cable provided or with any other regular micro USB charging cable You may have a charger already many new mobile phones and other mobile products come with an IEC 60950 compliant USB charger While charging a blue LED is on Once the charging is completed the LED turns white To turn on K FORCE Muscle Controller press the push button Y...

Page 15: ...r smartphone or tablet through the K FORCE app This product exploits the new technologies of Internet of Things and Rehab Gaming This device turns rehabilitation into a game while giving important metrics to the therapist or trainer It also measures the progress in lower limb strength as well as symmetry through its intuitive app K FORCE Plates are lightweight and can be used also by ambulant prof...

Page 16: ...nce exercises as you can work on your lower limbs muscular force on the same time Figure 7 Configuration of K FORCE plates on the floor On vertical surface K FORCE Plates can be attached on a vertical surface in order to measure upper limbs muscular strength or even on weight lifting machinery such as a Leg Press Machine To this end use Velcro sticks with at least 200 cm2 surface For your safety p...

Page 17: ...prior to use using antiseptic alcohol wipes To switch on K FORCE Plates press the on off button on each force Plate You ll notice a green flashing LED Your K FORCE Plates are on Your K FORCE Plates will switch off after 3 minutes of inactivity Figure 8 K FORCE Plates USB port and LEDs Once the device is switched on go to home page and select Plates Device Balance exercises Check regularly our webs...

Page 18: ...l assessment Use this exercise to measure the weight distribution between both legs Data obtained include trajectory and amplitude of the pressure center and average weight distribution Figure 10 Results of postural assessment ...

Page 19: ...b as well as on weight distribution The device provides real time acoustic and optic bio feedback While your device is connecting don t load the device don t step on the device don t move the device don t put force on the device The blue strip represents the target to reach and the orange cursor shows the real time weight distribution and load applied on K FORCE plates You can monitor the evolutio...

Page 20: ... on the device don t move the device don t put force on the device You can select various scenarios to make the rehabilitation and exercising as playful as possible Example collect all the necessary ingredients to produce a vegetable soup You ll obtain important metrics such as exercise success trajectory of the center of pressure exercise timing problematic balance zones ...

Page 21: ...gh the process of rehabilitation You can follow your patient s progress through the K FORCE interactive database K FORCE Bubble allows working with tools deformable to the touch The device is small lightweight and mobile It can be used by ambulant professionals such as physiotherapists and personal trainers Technical Features Minimum requirements Android 5 0 and iOS 10 0 Bluetooth Low Energy Weigh...

Page 22: ...with an IEC 60950 compliant USB charger While charging a blue LED is on Once the charging is completed the LED turns white In order to turn on K FORCE Bubble press the push button You ll notice a green flashing LED Your Bubble is on Your Bubble will turn off after 3 minutes of inactivity Once the device is paired you can put the needle in the valve of your inflatable tool and begin and begin to wo...

Page 23: ...ts Developed for assessment and rehabilitation the Sens measures the joint s amplitude The customizable parameters allow for rehabilitation programmes adapted to the patient s specific needs Real time biofeedback motivates your patient to be more proactive of his rehabilitation Technical Features Minimum requirements Android 5 0 and iOS 10 0 Bluetooth Low Energy Weight 40 grams Dimensions 35 x 25 ...

Page 24: ...ialize the reference position When you click on START your patient can start moving The range of motion is measured in degrees Ensure the patient is not using compensation movement To assess a joint s amplitude of a movement not available in the list create your own assessment programme If you want make your patient work on the range of motion control you can customize the parameters such as maxim...

Page 25: ...een LED on 1 Restart the app and wait for 3 minutes for the device to shut down The device isn t shutting down after 3 minutes of inactivity 1 Check our website for the shutting down procedure 2 For the K FORCE Sens connect another device if the Sens isn t shutting down Connectivity problems Problem Actions The device is turned on but isn t connecting 1 Make sure your smartphone or tablet is compa...

Page 26: ...ntact KINVENT or your authorized dealer to receive a return authorization and shipping instructions Other countries K FORCE is warranted for its electronics and all mechanical components for a period of 1 year from the purchase date when used in accordance with the present user s manual KINVENT can proceed to replace a K FORCE device covered by the warranty free of charge The warranty is invalid i...

Page 27: ...e pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications If the equipment does cause any harmful interference ...