8 Use
INFORMATION
Before each use, check the product for functional reliability and for possible wear or damage.
Handling and use of the product must be learned before using it for the first time.
Applying and removing, sitting down and standing up as well as walking must be practised.
In general, major discomfort should not be experienced when wearing the product. The affected
limb should be checked periodically for areas of excessive pressure. If pressure points are
observed, stop using the product and consult the O&P professional as soon as possible.
8.1 Application
INFORMATION
The individual approach to put on and take off the product should be developed in cooperation
with the orthopaedic technician and/or therapist.
1) Open all orthosis shell closures.
2) Remove the shoe.
3) Sit on the front edge of a chair.
4) Flex the orthosis joints.
5) Insert the foot into the foot component. While doing so, position the heel and lower leg in the
shell.
6) Slightly extend the foot and apply the orthosis to the thigh and lower leg.
7) Fasten the thigh shell closure.
8) Fasten the lower leg shell closure.
9) Fasten the ankle closure if applicable.
10) Retighten the top closure.
11) Stand up from the chair and retighten all closures.
12) Check the correct fit of the orthosis.
13) Put on the shoe.
CAUTION
Pinching skin in the area of the closures
Injuries and swelling due to disruption of blood circulation to the skin in the area of the closures.
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Do not over-tighten the closures when applying the product.
8.2 Removal
INFORMATION
Before sitting down, check whether adequate resistance is provided for support while sitting
down. If a MyMode with very high or very low stance phase flexion resistance is activated, the
Cockpit app must be used to switch back to basic mode before sitting down. Basic mode can
also be activated by switching the product off and back on again.
1) Sit on a chair.
2) Open the orthosis shell closures.
3) Take off the orthosis.
4) Fasten the orthosis shell closures.
5) Store the orthosis and charge the battery if possible.
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