Sitting; Standing Up; Walking Down Stairs - Otto Bock Kenevo 3C60 Instructions For Use Manual

Use

8.3.4 Sitting

In a sitting position, i.e. when the thigh is close to horizontal and there is no load on the leg,
the knee joint switches to low resistance in both the flexion and extension directions.
If the load on the prosthesis is not adequate, the leg remains extended while sitting down.
Due to the nearly horizontal position of the lower leg, damping is reduced automatically and
the lower leg drops down on its own.

8.3.5 Standing up

Notwithstanding low damping while sitting, the prosthesis supports standing up.
Damping is increased after rising from the seat.
After standing up entirely, high damping (corresponding to the value of the "stance phase damping" parameter) is
set automatically.
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 over feet.

8.3.6 Walking down stairs

With the joint, it is possible to walk down stairs step-over-step or not step-over-step.
Walking down stairs step-over-step
Walking down stairs step-over-step must be practised and executed consciously. Only by
properly stepping down with the sole can the system switch correctly and permit controlled
rollover. The motion must be carried out in a continuous pattern in order to allow the motion
sequence to proceed in a fluid manner.
1) Hold on to the handrail with one hand.
2) Position the leg with the prosthesis 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 on the contralateral side on the next step.
Walking down stairs not step-over-step
1) Hold the handrail with one hand.
2) Place the foot of the prosthesis leg on the first step.
3) Bring up the contralateral leg.
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edge of the step.
→ This is the only way to assure a secure rollover.
→ This flexes the prosthesis slowly and evenly under high flexion resistance.
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