Notes On The Movement Patterns - Ottobock C-Brace 17KO1 Serie Instrucciones De Uso

► If the product and its components have been subjected to extreme loads (e.g. due to a fall,
etc.), then the product must be inspected for damage immediately by an O&P professional.

4.9 Notes on the movement patterns

CAUTION
Improper use of the stance function
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► Make sure that you are standing safely when using the stance function and check the lock of
the knee joint before placing your full weight on the orthosis.
► Make sure you have been instructed in the proper use of the stance function by an O&P pro­
fessional or therapist. Information on the stance function see Page 77.
CAUTION
Walking up stairs
> Falling due to foot being placed incorrectly on stair as a result of changed damping beha­
viour.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
► Always use the handrail when walking up stairs and place most of the sole of your foot on
the stair surface.
Always step up with the less affected leg, followed by the leg with the product.
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► If there is a connection to a foot component, support by bouncing with the product extended
while walking up stairs is not allowable and therefore has to be avoided.
► Particular caution is required when carrying children up the stairs.
CAUTION
Walking down stairs with moveable orthosis foot component
Falling due to foot being placed incorrectly on stair as a result of changed damping behaviour.
► Always use the handrail when walking down stairs and place most of the sole of your foot on
the stair surface.
► Observe the warnings/error signals (see Page 92).
► Be aware that resistance in the flexion and extension direction can change in case of warn­
ing and error signals.
► Particular caution is required when carrying children down the stairs.
CAUTION
Walking down stairs with rigid orthosis foot component
Falling due to foot being placed incorrectly on stair as a result of changed damping behaviour.
► Always use the handrail when walking down stairs and roll over the edge of the step with the
middle of the shoe.
► Observe the warnings/error signals (see Page 92).
► Be aware that resistance in the flexion and extension direction can change in case of warn­
ings and error signals.
► Particular caution is required when carrying children down the stairs.
CAUTION
Walking down stairs and ramps
Falling due to unexpected, high stance phase damping during the transition from a level surface
to stairs or ramps.
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