ABLE-X - Jenny Palmer Graphics
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1. _ Able X Handle Able X Controller He Batteries u Able X USB stick QUICK GUIDE Im Able Able X Quick Guide nr at Able X Compact disk with the exercises Able X User manual S Able X controller External Features of the Able X controller Battery Case Right Mouse Button not used in current exercises u a Mouse Clicker Button Navigation button not used in current exercises Establish Connection button This button is only required the first time the Able X controller is set up Press it to 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 Connection Indication the light should indicate that the device is switched on On Off button Press it to turn the controller on or off Mouse Clicker Button 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 Able X Handle and Controller Able X handle and controller inserted for right hand use of the controller Able X System Operation Access t2. Firstly use the Able X to move the cursor to the screen centre Then holding down the button A turn the Able X until both the handle and your shoulders are facing parallel to the computer screen Then release the button 29 OUBLE SHOOTING Can I deploy the Able X software on more than one computer No sorry under the end user license agreement terms you may only deploy the Able X software on one computer to deploy Able X software on a second computer you can buy a second licence cannot find a resolution to my inquiry Contact us by e mail at info im able com We will be glad to help you 30 Im Able Independence through mobility Registered international office 2F Crest House Company number 2309568 92 Queens Drive PO Box 30 361 Patents Applied for PCT NZ 2011 000038 Lower Hutt New Zealand Pending NZ 584146 T 64 4 909 7304 E info im able com li www im able com Rajendra Jadeja Oak Tree House Leverstock Green Road Leverstock Green Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8LR UK E Rjadeja im able com T 44 744 209 9343
3. start the CD by clicking the CD drive icon The Able X software installer will use screen prompts to display installation options The program starts automatically after the installation is completed For all following occasions start the games by double clicking on the Able X Games icon on the screen If using a laptop the exercises can be displayed on a larger screen either a computer monitor or a HDMI compatible TV screen that is connected to the laptop Make sure both screens show the same content The exercises will operate effectively on a laptop screen if a larger screen is not available To turn the Able X controller on press the On Off button on the controller To establish a connection between the controller and computer press the Establish button on the USB stick and the Establish connection button on the controller The red light on the USB stick will flicker If not try it again Use the controller in the gun mode shown in the pictures Use the clicker to select games and click on objects Use the A button to freeze the cursor and then readjust the controller position Put the Able X controller in the handle in a gun mode so that the buttons on the controller are easy to reach 10 T UP Able X can be easily changed for right or left hand use by turning the controller in the handle so that it points in the opposite direction Try to use your good arm to hold the controller end of the han
4. A 11D Independence through mobility ACCELERATED STROKE RECOVERY 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 CONTENTS Package contents 3 Devices 4 External Features of the Able X controller o ccccicconoconooncco mm 4 Able X Handle with Controller ooocccccccccoonooococonoconnnnononananononnos 6 Setup 7 Able X Setup with a Laptop COMmputel cccccccseeceecseeeeeeeeeeaees 7 Able X Setup with a Laptop and Large ScreenN occccocccnccccnnccocnncno 8 Able X Setup with a Desktop Computer ooccccocccccccccnccccnnccncnnicocononos 9 SELID PIOCS AUTO A A On tee rasen ee 10 Exercises 12 introduction to EXPO aan 12 o o EEE O 14 ler LU e PP rea o o A 15 TAO ea ios 16 Mosquito SIAL vsecdedccnceececectocecsavccuapacecdaceactssxecuennssoedaccdenasdduvendeteaasds 17 PS OL Callcenter 18 A 19 RODO ee eu 21 Exercise GUIJO iii iris 24 Training and safety 26 A 26 Use of Able X Sysiem uuuncenaun anna 27 Trouble shooting 28 GE CONTENTS
5. TERFLY CATCH icon Catch the butterflies with the net You know when you have caught the butterfly as you see it in the end of the net You can catch only one butterfly at a time Take the captured butterfly to the flower Avoid the bees You get a higher score by capturing butterflies when they are small By clicking OPTIONS you can limit the number of levels and get the flower to stop moving 18 CARA A Ms i i Une dpr atar Ebitlion Popaloon Introduction This exercise is a significant step to a more difficult exercise as it e contains three actions e requires increased concentration and ability to see patterns e includes time limits e It is necessary to be able to click the controller Begin the exercise by clicking on the POPALOON icon A y 7 p N u I A DPA Ko 10 dh UnNPerwater Ebition CASUAL IIA ANS er rn ee DEA TRE DIE Bich scores OPTIONS LHL Fig 7 Popaloon start screen 19 How to play Popaloon Identify at least two balloons with the same colour which are situated next to each other right left on top below Click on these balloons to pop them You must stop the balloons from touching the ground TATE Fig 8 Popaloon 20 A DA Sh DE gt a a A Y Br _ al Rebounce Introduction This is the most complex exercise with up to five actions It requires medium concentration levels It builds reaction speed It requires the ability to use
6. case we recommend you conduct the exercise for several short periods during the day rather than one long period of exercise Falling Please make sure your exercise area is free of objects that may cause you to fall To use the system safely make sure there is ample exercise space so that you do not hit other objects or people Restrictions on use The Able X system is generally safe and has no restrictions on use except for people who may have photo sensitive epilepsy PSE Persons with PSE experience seizures upon exposure to certain visual stimuli This may be caused by a computer screen or television The exercises are designed without rapidly changing images or highly regular flashing patterns to minimise this risk 27 LE SHOOTING When insert the CD in my computer nothing happens The CD may be upside down insert writing side up or you may need to complete the next sequence 1 Left click on the START icon icon is in the bottom left corner of the screen Left click on the MY COMPUTER or COMPUTER depending on your version of MS Windows In the window that has opened up you will see the words IM ABLE under DEVICES WITH REMOVABLE STORAGE Right click on the words IM ABLE Left click on the words AUTO PLAY and the Able X software installer will start up Follow the on screen prompts My Able X controller doesn t work There are four possible answers 1 The Able X controller is not on se
7. dle and your weak arm to hold the other end If necessary strap your weak hand onto the Abel X handle by either using a cloth or crepe bandage or ordering a special attachment strap from Im Able Most users find standing or sitting approximately one metre from the screen is most effective The Able X controller can also be used on its own without the handle On its own the controller can either be used in one hand or by using both hands together the stronger hand wrapped over the top of the weaker hand for guidance The controller can also easily be converted into a straight shape with no angle for some people this is a more comfortable configuration when using the controller on its own with two hands 11 equipment and exercises are designed to assist your arm rehabilitation aid your ability to concentrate and improve your balance These benefits can be achieved by repeated use of the exercises regularly every day over time We strongly recommend you consult your health professional so that you select the most appropriate exercises These exercises are only one aspect of the therapy that you should consider to assist your rehabilitation We recommend that you start with the easiest exercises and practice for a short period initially Once you have built up your strength then you can increase your practice time We suggest that you vary the games you play in any one session In total the practice time should not be more than 90
8. e Pic 1 Press the ON OFF button see Pic 2 The yellow light will start to glow which means that it is working see Pic 3 The batteries are not orientated correctly both batteries should be inserted with both plus signs pointing up or if you are still having trouble refer to the black tab on the inside of the battery compartment see Pic 4 The USB stick is not plugged into your computer or you need to press the button on top of the USB stick see Pic 5 You need to replace the batteries 28 Pic 1 Yellow light on controller Pic 3 Pic 4 PICS OUBLE SHOOTING My Able X icon is missing from my computer desktop You will need to reinstall the Able X software 1 Take your Able X CD 2 Insert it into your computer CD Drive 3 The Able X software installer will display installation options Follow the on screen prompts 4 As soon as your software has finished installing the program will start automatically 5 QUIT the program 6 The Able X icon should appear on your computer desktop I click on the Able X icon but nothing happens You need to DOUBLE CLICK on the Able X icon by using the left mouse button or the clicker on the controller The cursor drifts from the centre of the screen This may happen if you operate too close to the computer and or you have a bias to move in one direction more than another It is easily re centred by using the button A on the controller
9. es If any battery leakage occurs thoroughly wash the affected surface with a large amount of water and immediately obtain medical treatment Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Do not use metal to short the positive and negative ends Do not put the batteries in backwards Make sure that the positive and negative ends are in their correct positions Do not mix used and new batteries and do not mix different brands of batteries Do not recharge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries Do not leave batteries in the controller for long periods of non use Do not use damaged deformed or leaking batteries The Able X controller uses AA batteries or AA rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries If you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries be sure to follow the manufacturer s guidelines for safe and proper usage 26 Use of Able X system Shoulder pain or sore and stiff muscles Over use of the Able X can cause sore muscles and shoulder pain This may be because the affected arm has not previously been used so much The recommended approach is to gradually build up exercise levels by increasing the time spent on exercise each day Please stop if your shoulder muscles become sore and start again the next day If your shoulder or muscles remain sore over several days please consult your medical advisor Fatigue You may find concentrating on the exercises makes you tired If this is the
10. iculty and require higher levels of skill and concentration as you progress from one through to five 1 Target mabe Mosquito splat Seen 2 3 Butterfly catch pS 4 Popaloon ner 5 Rebounce COLA qa THE CGO HE To start the game first click LOGIN and enter your name before you rer HIS LENA ATA start the exercises Then click GAMES to get back to the main screen Start your desired game by choosing and clicking on one of the games icons on the right of the main screen To adjust your range of arm movement click on the MOUSE MOVEMENT button and adjust the mouse sensitivity as preferred The most effective way for maximum exercise benefit is to make the mouse less sensitive so that the range of arm movement is greater To see the score of each game click SCOREBOARDS To see the individual performance of the current login user click the PLAY HISTORY button To exit Able X click QUIT 14 EXERCISES Heatmap The heatmap indicates the areas of screen in which you spent most time during the game Fig 1 Heatmap The Heatmap will appear at the end of each game The coloured areas show usage across the screen In this map the user is not responding to the exercises on the left at all The Heatmap is stored in the Play History if the user has logged in If you want to study the heatmap after each game click on HEATMAP Fig 2 Heatmap shown in the Play History Tr ee 7 lm Ab
11. le 12 09 pl E ae BRS a LS LO At a gt on ne ole EE UP oe for 15 Target Introduction Easiest game to learn one action No clicking required How to play Target Begin the exercise by clicking on the TARGET icon For all games click on your desired level Casual Intermediate or Extreme Place the cursor over the circles Avoid the squares Fig 3 Target By clicking CUSTOM GAME you can custom design the exercises 16 wl Nien _ hazy asl i en u er A oh 5 7 GH SN i IRER ME GTE OLE ECO CUS tor Gar IAS OHL E Fig 4 Options To record your score press FINISH To close the game press EXIT CERCISES Mosquito Splat Introduction Easy game to learn one action No clicking required How to play Mosquito Splat Begin the exercise by clicking on the MOSQUITO SPLAT icon Squash the mosquito by holding the fly swat right over the mosquito Avoid the butterflies or you will lose points You get a higher score by hitting the mosquitoes when they are small By clicking OPTIONS you can limit the number of levels Fig 5 Mosquito Splat 17 ERCISES Butterfly Catch Introduction Easy exercise to learn but with slightly increased complexity as it requires two actions No clicking required Fig 6 Butterfly Catch How to play Butterfly Catch Begin the exercise by clicking on the BUT
12. m movement You should try keep your trunk stabilised and allow your arms to do the work Arm movements used alternatively Simultaneous arm movements are best as they require more activation of the brain pathways Distance from computer is often too close You should be at least one metre from the screen 24 Making progress Ensure you are challenging yourself Once you have become familiar with the games and feel comfortable with the tasks try changing some of the settings to increase the difficulty Stance Decreasing mouse sensitivity to increase movement Try using the air controller only without handle in your affected arm for five minutes of your exercises Hold handlebar away from body or try standing for a few minutes Move up game levels and speed Add weight to the handlebar 1 Sitting resting 2 Sitting with arms out 3 Standing handlebar on lap 25 Safety Use of Able X controller Users with a pacemaker should maintain a distance of at least 22 cm between the product and the pacemaker to avoid interference between the two devices Do not touch the battery connector with fingers or other metals to avoid electric shock or product malfunction Do not use controller in locations with high volumes of wireless frequencies to avoid interference with the controller s own radio wave transmission Batteries When disposing of the batteries please follow the regulations of your local authoriti
13. minutes each day To maximise your exercise benefits Please refer to the Able X Exercise Guide on page 24 li Please ensure that you conduct the exercises using the handle bar in a horizontal position ERCISES Able X system is a bilateral exercise system and is most appropriate for e Arm movement e Increasing the active range of arm motion e Improving arm shoulder and upper body function Using the Able X controller alone without the handle will assist e Fine hand movements e Finger hand and arm control e Hand finger eye coordination The exercises may help you in many ways for example to e Improve arm mobility and function e Improve balance e Improve concentration e Assist cognition e Improve reactions e Build up your strength Note These exercises are based on research that suggests that the key features of upper limb rehabilitation are task oriented functions with a focus on attention repetition intensity of practice positive reinforcement and have increasing levels of complexity and skill acquisition 13 ERCISES Main Screen We recommend you begin with one of the easier exercises and progress to the harder exercises as preferred This allows you to warm up your arm for the varying movements We suggest you use at least three different exercises in a session Each exercise shows your score so you can record your progress The exercises are organized in increasing levels of diff
14. o a computer is required to setup the Able X system Typical configurations A LAPTOP COMPUTER AF A Able X USB stick men 2 Able X disk Able X handle and controller 1 Power supply to laptop 2 Able X exercise disk 3 Able X handle and controller 4 Able X USB stick receiver for Able X controller B LAPTOP COMPUTER WITH LARGER SEPARATE SCREEN CF el Able X handle and controller 4 ikafaa B Tee Able X USB stick Able X disk 1 Power supply to laptop 2 Able X exercise disk 3 Data cable from laptop to large screen VGA cable or HDMI cable if using HDMI capable TV screen 4 Able X USB stick receiver for Able X controller 5 Able X handle and controller 6 Power supply for external monitor or TV screen T UP C DESKTOP COMPUTER Able X handle and controller IAE a Able X USB stick Able X disk Power supply to computer 2 Able X exercise disk Power supply to screen Data cable from computer to screen 5 Able X USB stick receiver for Able X controller Able X handle and controller SET UP PROCEDURE ae gt EN Turn your computer on Plug the USB stick into the computer Insert the Able X disk into the computer The disk should start automatically if it does not start click the Start button on the computer then choose My computer and
15. the Click function on the controller Begin the exercise by clicking on the REBOUNCE icon Start page CASUAL INTERMEDISTE EXTREME OPTIONS HICH SCORES EXIT Fig 9 Rebounce 21 ERCISES How to play Rebounce Bounce the birds five times up into the air in order to save them You get a higher score by hitting the birds harder Hit the flies to kill them You get a higher score by hitting the flies harder Follow the yellow numbers to complete a shape You get more points by connecting the numbers faster 22 ERCISES Knock the fish back into the water in order to save them You get more points for hitting the fish harder 3671104 Shoot the target by clicking on it You score higher points by shooting faster and more accurately Shane bonus ee 23 EXERCISES Exercise Guide Exercise Routine Time 45 60 minutes a day using the Able X is recommended It is best to build up to this in steps Try starting with two periods of 15 mins and then progressively work upwards Stance You may do the exercises sitting down or standing up You get more exercise if you stand up Technique is important to achieve the best benefits e Keep arms away from body e Simultaneous use both arms e Unaffected arm must work at the same pace as the affected arm e identical movements Common Mistakes and Solutions Trunk movement decreases the range of ar
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