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- Page 1 Part of the IMS series I N N O V AT I O N M E E T S S T Y L E Twekkeler Es 24, 7547 SM Enschede, The Netherlands +31 53 4302836 | info@ambroise.nl | www.ambroise.nl www.youtube.com/AmbroiseHolland | www.facebook.com/AmbroiseHolland USER...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
- Operation of the EZ - Operation of the DZ - Operation of the ESF - Operation of the ESC - Focus points for handling the UTX-SWING - Focus points for handling the UTX-STABIL - Troubleshooting - Maintenance - Raplacement of spare parts... -
Page 3: Utx Orthosis User Information
The Ambroise software converts the photos to a production drawing with the exact leg These are provided with a soft lining and are contour and sizes. Casting the leg is history at Ambroise! Step one is an investigation of perforated, thereby generating an optimal residual muscle strength and mobility of the hip, knee and ankle. -
Page 4: Donning And Doffing The Utx
DONNING AND DOFFING THE UTX The UTX-SWING orthosis is put on while sitting. To achieve this, the orthosis must first be unlocked by hand. Straighten the knee hinge of the orthosis, make a dorsal flexion at the ankle hinge (bring the foot up) and bend the orthosis. -
Page 5: Opening The Clips
STANDING UP WITH THE ORTHOSIS During standing up while wearing the UTX-SWING orthosis, most support must be gained from the unaffected side. Put the foot just below the seat of the chair, so that most of the weight rests on that leg. Press yourself diagonally up. Once in position, properly extend the knee of the leg with the orthosis until the hinge is locked (you will hear a click). -
Page 6: Getting Used To It
Your local orthotist or specialist should also be able to provide additional information on the applicability of the UTX in your case. User information | +31 (0)53 4302 836 | info@ambroise.nl | www.ambroise.nl UTX.2018.01... -
Page 7: Utx Orthosis Product Information
This version consists of a polypropylene AFO attatched to a UTX frame, with an ankle hinge. The AFO provides stability around the ankle. The frame is constructed as a UTX SWING. Product information | +31 (0)53 4302 836 | info@ambroise.nl | www.ambroise.nl UTX.2018.01... -
Page 8: Itemnumbers / Knee Function / Addition
Unlocking The knee hinge of the UTX-SWING orthosis is kept locked by a ratchet. The hinge will remain locked until the end of the stance phase of walking. Then, the hinge is unlocked automatically. In order to unlock the knee hinge at the end of the stance phase, you need to simultaneously reach two conditions: First, a small dorsiflexion with the ankle (minimum of 5 degrees) should be made. -
Page 9: Operation Of The Swing
Locking During stand and during stance phase of walking the knee hinge of the UTX-SWING is locked. The knee hinge is released at the end of the stance phase. The knee can move freely during the swing phase. At the end of the swing phase, the hinge falls back into it’s lock for the next stand phase. - Page 10 The knee hinge of the UTX-SWING has a lock in both flexion and extension. The knee hinge can only be unlocked when it is pressed against the extension lock, that is to say, if around the knee an extension moment is present. Releasing the flexion lock is safe in this situation.
- Page 11 Cycling (also at the home trainer) is certainly possible, if taken into account that the orthosis is not allowed to lock. The knee should not reach full extension because otherwise it lockes. To prevent this, don’t put the saddle too high. Product information | +31 (0)53 4302 836 | info@ambroise.nl | www.ambroise.nl UTX.2018.01...
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Page 12: Focus Points For Handling The Utx-Stabil
TROUBLESHOOTING If the UTX-SWING orthosis does not work properly, it is important to identify the origin of the problems. The problem may lie with the orthosis, or with the user or in the combination of the user and the orthosis. If it appears that the orthosis does not work properly, contact your orthotist. -
Page 13: Maintenance
If you have the feeling the orthosis is too tight (pinches) or too loose (slips) it is important that the orthosis will be properly fitted by your orthotist. SPECIFICATION Max. User weight: 120kg. See also UTX selection protocol for indication and contraindication parameters. Product information | +31 (0)53 4302 836 | info@ambroise.nl | www.ambroise.nl UTX.2018.01... -
Page 14: Utx Information For The Professional
9. Make sure that the pelotte carrier clamp is properly sealed on the flat oval by lightly turning the vice. 10. Retighten the screws. 11. Put the pelotte back on the pelotte carrier (instruction page. 16) Figure 7: Pelotte carrier Information for the professional | +31 (0)53 4302 836 | info@ambroise.nl | www.ambroise.nl UTX.2018.01... -
Page 15: Photo Measurement Utx
Write the measurements on the measurement form. Send the completed form to: utxorder@ambroise.nl You can order the photo measurement poster by sending an email to info@ambroise.nl Order code 300187 for the UTX background kit, including markers. Information for the professional | +31 (0)53 4302 836 | info@ambroise.nl | www.ambroise.nl... -
Page 16: Placing Pelottes
5. Remove the other yellow strip so that the adhesive strip is 6. You can find the size of the shell on the inside of the outer shell. exposed. Press the adhesive strip well. Information for the professional | +31 (0)53 4302 836 | info@ambroise.nl | www.ambroise.nl UTX.2018.01... -
Page 17: Order Form Utx Orthosis
Ambroise | Twekkeler Es 24, 7547 SM Enschede, the Netherlands | +31 53 4302 836 | info@ambroise.nl | www.ambroise.nl | www.youtube.com/AmbroiseHolland | www.facebook.com/AmbroiseHolland... - Page 18 Twekkeler Es 24, 7547 SM Enschede, The Nederlands tel: +31 53 4302836 | info@ambroise.nl | www.ambroise.nl www.youtube.com/AmbroiseHolland | www.facebook.com/AmbroiseHolland...
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