Sitting Down; Standing Up; Walking Down Stairs; Orthosis Construction With Spring Element - Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual

9.3.3 Sitting down

INFORMATION
If a mode with a high setting for the parameters 'Base Resistance' and/or 'Resistance Gain' such as 'Extended
standing' is configured as the additional mode (2nd mode), switching back to basic mode (1st mode) must be
performed before sitting down (see Page 75). Otherwise it is not possible to flex the knee joint.
The damping of the product while sitting down ensures that the knees bend evenly, thereby
supporting the less affected side.
1) Place both feet side by side at the same level.
2) While sitting down, distribute weight evenly between both legs and use armrests, if avail­
3) Move the buttocks in the direction of the backrest and lean the upper body forward.

9.3.4 Standing up

INFORMATION
If the product was switched to the additional mode 'Cycling' for sitting, it must be switched back to the basic
mode (1st mode) before standing up. Otherwise secure standing with the product is not assured.
1) Place the feet at the same level.
2) Lean the upper body forward.
3) Put the hands on armrests, if available.
4) Stand up with support from the hands, while keeping weight evenly distributed on the

9.3.5 Walking down stairs

Depending on the construction of the orthosis (spring element or Sensor Ankle), the movement pattern is carried
out as follows.

9.3.5.1 Orthosis construction with spring element

CAUTION
Walking down stairs
Falling due to foot being placed incorrectly on stair as a result of changed damping behaviour.
► Inform the patient that the handrail always has to be used when walking down stairs, and that the patient has
to roll over the edge of the step with the middle of the shoe.
► The warnings and error signals have to be observed (see Page 82).
► Notify the patient that resistance in the flexion and extension direction can change in case of warnings and
error signals.
► Particular caution is required when carrying children down the stairs.
This function must be practised and executed consciously. Only when the sole is properly
positioned can the product react correctly and permit controlled flexion.
1) Hold the handrail with one hand.
2) Position the leg with the product on the step so that the foot projects halfway over the
3) Roll the foot over the edge of the step.
4) Place the foot of the less affected leg onto the next step.
5) Place the foot of the leg with the product on the next step after that.
C-Brace
able.
feet.
edge of the step.
→ This is the only way to assure a secure rollover.
→ This flexes the product slowly and evenly at the knee joint.
Use
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