Walking Backwards; Walking Up A Ramp; Walking Down A Ramp; Orthosis Modes - Ottobock C-Brace Gebrauchsanweisung

The orthosis does not have an active drive system to support this movement pattern.
This means walking up stairs step-over-step is not possible.
Proceed as you would with a rigid orthosis.
1) Hold the handrail with one hand.
2) Place the foot of the sound leg on the first step.
3) Pull up the leg with the orthosis.

7.1.7 Walking Backwards

CAUTION
Risk of falling when walking backwards
When putting down the toe first when walking backwards, the orthosis may switch from high
stance phase resistance to swing phase resistance.
► Active flexion in the hip at this point in time can lead to falling.
→ Actively secure the orthosis with the residual musculature while walking backwards.
Walking backwards with the knee joint extended and the toes on the floor results in a
forefoot load. This can cause the orthosis to initiate swing phase. This means there is a
risk of falling.
In order to avoid this risk, practice walking backwards under the instruction of trained,
qualified personnel.

7.1.8 Walking Up a Ramp

1) Switch the orthosis to 1st mode.
2) Hold the handrail with one hand.
3) Place the foot of the sound leg onto the ramp.
4) Move the leg with the orthosis forward.

7.1.9 Walking Down a Ramp

1) Switch the orthosis to 1st mode.
2) Hold the handrail with one hand.
3) Place the foot of the sound leg onto the ramp.
4) Move the leg with the orthosis forward.

7.2 Orthosis Modes

The orthosis has a 1st, 2nd, LOM and STA mode:
• 1st Mode
• 2nd Mode
• LOM Mode (Lock Mode)
• STA (Standing Mode)
1st Mode
This mode is intended for daily use.
2nd Mode
This mode is intended for a specific movement pattern or posture (cycling, inline skating). One of
these movement patterns or postures can be optionally assigned to 2nd mode. The options below
are applicable depending on the type of the user's disability.
2nd mode can only be defined and modified by a Prosthetist / Orthotist.
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