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

Handling, Functionality, Risks
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 per­
sonnel.

8.3.8 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.

8.3.9 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.

8.4 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.
2nd mode can be defined and modified via the 4X180=* C-Soft adjustment software (V2.6 and higher).
The settings for "extended stance", "flexed stance", "cycling", "inline skating" or "cross-country skiing" can be
loaded. The default values can also be adjusted to the individual needs of the patient.
Mode
Cycling
Cross-country skiing
Inline skating/ice skat­
ing
Flexed stance
Extended stance
Inform the patient of the movement pattern configured as 2nd mode.
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Base Resist­ Resistance
ance Gain
20 0
60 20
75 30
75 40
120 --
Behaviour
Low initial damping and no increase in damping.
This mode can also be used for extended sitting.
Gradual damping increase with locking at a knee angle of
approx. 30°
Faster damping increase and locking at a knee angle of
approx. 15°
Faster damping increase with locking in slight flexion, e.g.
for checkout clerks, hairdressers...
High initial damping with locking at a small knee angle
(value of the parameter 'Resistance Gain' is not relevant)
C-Brace