Walking Backwards; Movement Pattern In Activity Mode C (Yielding Mode); Standing; Walking - Otto Bock Kenevo 3C60 Instructions For Use Manual

8.2.8 Walking backwards

The knee joint is locked in the flexion direction. Therefore, proceed as you would with a rigid
knee joint. If desired, knee flexion of up to 10° can be permitted in the adjustment software
(setting only available in activity mode B).
INFORMATION: In response to a sitting movement, the joint switches to high flexion
resistance.

8.3 Movement pattern in activity mode C (yielding mode)

8.3.1 Standing

Flexion resistance is generally high while standing. In addition, the standing function auto­
matically recognises any situation that puts strain on the knee joint in the flexion direction but
where flexion is not permitted.
The knee joint is always locked in the flexion direction when the prosthetic leg is not fully
extended, under some amount of load and at rest. When the load is taken off the leg or upon
forward or backward rollover, the level of resistance is immediately reduced to stance phase
resistance again.

8.3.2 Walking

Initial attempts at walking with the prosthesis always require the instruction of trained, quali­
fied personnel.
The hydraulics stabilise the knee joint with high flexion resistance in the stance phase and
release the knee joint in the swing phase so that the leg can swing forward freely.
In order to safely switch to the swing phase, the prosthesis has to be partially unloaded from
the lunge position with a simultaneous forward movement.

8.3.3 Sitting down

The prosthesis provides high flexion resistance while sitting down. This ensures that the knees bend evenly,
thereby supporting the contralateral side.
Hand support is recommended while sitting down, e.g.:
• Support on the armrests of the chair
• Support on the handles of a wheeled walking frame
• Use of forearm crutches
• Use of a cane
Sitting down
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.
Kenevo 3C60/3C60=ST
able.
This causes the weight to shift to the heel, making the knee joint switch to "sitting damp­
ing". Support is therefore provided while sitting down.
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