Otto Bock C-Leg 4 Certification Course Complete page 19

Introduction
Characteristics – Improved outcomes for user and CPO
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Enhanced stumble recovery
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Additional safety aspect (increased trust in the
prosthesis)
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Falls may be prevented easier
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Method:
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Flexion resistance during swing extension is
permanently higher (→ response time = 0 ms!)
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This results in enhanced stability on the
prosthetic side
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More time to shift body weight to contralateral
side
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