Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual page 51

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
3) Move the buttocks in the direction of the backrest and lean the upper body
7.3.4 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 distrib­
7.3.5 Walking down stairs
Depending on the construction of the orthosis (spring element or Sensor Ankle), the movement
pattern is carried out as follows.
7.3.5.1 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.
► Always use the handrail when walking down stairs and roll over the edge of the step with the
middle of the shoe.
► Observe the warning/error signals (see Page 63).
► Be aware that resistance in the flexion and extension direction can change in case of warn­
ing 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
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.
armrests, if available.
forward.
uted on the feet.
halfway over the 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.
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