Running Short Distances ("Walk-To-Run" Function); Sitting Down; Sitting; Sitting Function - Otto Bock Genium Instructions For Use Manual

9.1.3 Running short distances ("walk-to-run" function)

For covering short distances quickly, the knee joint detects a transition from walking to run­
ning in basic mode and automatically changes the following settings:
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The requirements to automatically switch to the running motion are fast forward movement of
the prosthetic leg and high dynamic load on the knee joint. When stopping from the running
motion, the changed settings are set back to the standard values.

9.1.4 Sitting down

The resistance in the prosthetic knee joint while sitting down ensures evenly bending into the
sitting position.
Either a constant resistance or a continuously increasing resistance for sitting down can be
configured using the adjustment software.
1) Position both feet side by side at the same level.
2) While sitting down, the user should distribute his/her weight evenly between both legs
3) Move the buttocks in the direction of the back support and lean the upper body forward.
INFORMATION: Resistance while sitting down can be changed with the Cockpit app
via the parameter "Resistance" (see Page 86).

9.1.5 Sitting

INFORMATION
While sitting, the knee joint also switches to energy saving mode. This energy saving mode is activated regardless
of whether the sitting function is activated or not.
If the patient is in a sitting position for more than two seconds (i.e. the thigh is close to hori­
zontal and there is no load on the leg), the knee joint switches the resistance to a minimum
in the extension direction.
A sitting function can be enabled using the adjustment software. For more information about
the sitting function, see the following section.

9.1.5.1 Sitting function

INFORMATION
To use this function, it needs to be enabled in the adjustment software. It also has to be activated using the Cock­
pit app (see Page 86).
In the sitting position, the resistance in the flexion direction is reduced in addition to the reduction of resistance in
the extension direction. This makes it possible to swing the prosthetic leg freely.

9.1.6 Standing up

Flexion resistance is increased steadily while standing up.
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 feet.
Genium 3B1-3/3B1-3=ST
The swing phase angle is increased
Preflexion of 4° at heel strike (PreFlex) is reduced to 0°
and use arm supports, if available.
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