Standing Up; Walking Down Stairs; Orthosis Construction With Spring Element - Otto Bock C-Brace Gebrauchsanweisung

7.3.4 Standing up

INFORMATION
If the product was switched to the additional mode 'Cycling' for sitting, it must be switched
back to the basic mode (1st mode) before standing up. Otherwise secure standing with the
product is not assured.
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 the feet.

7.3.5 Walking down stairs

Depending on the construction of the orthosis (spring element or Sensor Ankle), the movement
pattern is carried out as follows.

7.3.5.1 Orthosis construction with spring element

CAUTION
Walking down stairs
Falling due to foot being placed incorrectly on stair as a result of changed damping behaviour.
► Inform the patient that the handrail always has to be used when walking down stairs, and
that the patient has to roll over the edge of the step with the middle of the shoe.
► The warnings and error signals have to be observed (see Page 65).
► Notify the patient that resistance in the flexion and extension direction can change in case of
warnings and error signals.
► Particular caution is required when carrying children down the stairs.
This function must be practised and executed consciously. Only when the sole
is properly positioned can the product react correctly and permit controlled
flexion.
1) Hold the handrail with one hand.
2) Position the leg with the product on the step so that the foot projects
halfway over the edge of the step.
→ This is the only way to assure a secure rollover.
3) Roll the foot over the edge of the step.
→ This flexes the product slowly and evenly at the knee joint.
4) Place the foot of the less affected leg onto the next step.
5) Place the foot of the leg with the product on the next step after that.
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