Sitting Function; Standing Up; Walking Up Stairs Step-Over-Step - Otto Bock Genium 3B1-3 Instructions For Use Manual

8.1.5.1 Sitting function

INFORMATION
To use this function, it needs to be enabled in the adjustment software. It also has to be activ­
ated using the Cockpit app (see page 31).
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.

8.1.6 Standing up

Flexion resistance is increased steadily while standing up.

8.1.7 Walking up stairs step-over-step

INFORMATION
To use this function, it needs to be enabled in the adjustment software. It also has to be activ­
ated using the Cockpit app (see page 31).
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If the patient is in a sitting position for more than two seconds (i.e. the thigh is
close to horizontal 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 by the O&P professional. For more informa­
tion about the sitting function, see the following section.
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
uted on feet.