Walking Up A Ramp; Walking Down A Ramp; Basic Mode And Additional Modes - Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual

7.3.8 Walking up a ramp

1) Switch the product to 1st mode.
2) Hold the handrail with one hand.
3) Place the foot of the sound leg onto the ramp.
4) Move the leg with the product forward.

7.3.9 Walking down a ramp

1) Switch the product to 1st mode.
2) Hold the handrail with one hand.
3) Place the foot of the sound leg onto the ramp.
4) Move the leg with the product forward.

7.4 Basic mode and additional modes

Basic mode (1st mode)
This mode is intended for daily use.
Additional mode (2nd mode)
This mode is intended for specific motion patterns or postures (e.g. cycling ...). One of these
movement patterns or postures can be optionally assigned to 2nd mode.
2nd mode can only be defined and modified by an orthopaedic technician.
The options below are applicable depending on the type of disability.
Symbol Option
Riding a bike
Cross-country skiing
Explanation
No damping of the product.
The sitting movement pattern is possible.
The sitting down/standing up movement
patterns are possible subject to restrictions.
The damping value is determined by the knee
angle.
The standing, sitting and sitting
down/standing up movement patterns are
possible subject to restrictions.
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