5 Preparation for use
CAUTION
Incorrect alignment or assembly
Risk of injury due to damaged prosthetic components
► Observe the alignment and assembly instructions.
5.1 Selection of stiffness
1E91
Otto Bock recommends that the stiffness version is selected according to
body weight and running style.
Body weight
40 kg to 50 kg
(90 lbs to 110 lbs)
50 kg to 60 kg
(110 lbs to 130 lbs)
60 kg to 72 kg
(130 lbs to 160 lbs)
72 kg to 86 kg
(160 lbs to 190 lbs)
86 kg to 104 kg
(190 lbs to 230 lbs)
104 kg to 125 kg
(230 lbs to 275 lbs)
1E93
The stiffness of the prosthetic foot is selected depending on the body
weight.
15 kg to 20 kg (35 lbs to 44 lbs)
20 kg to 25 kg (44 lbs to 55 lbs)
25 kg to 30 kg (55 lbs to 66 lbs)
30 kg to 37 kg (66 lbs to 81 lbs)
37 kg to 45 kg (81 lbs to 100 lbs)
5.2 Mounting the adapter
The prosthetic feet are connected to the proximal prosthesis components
with a connection adapter. The connection adapters are constructed in two
parts. The prosthetic foot is secured between the upper and lower adapter
sections.
Long-distance running
Body weight
Stiffness version
SPR-1
SPR-2
SPR-3
SPR-4
SPR-5
SPR-6
Stiffness version
Sprint
SPR-2
SPR-3
SPR-4
SPR-5
SPR-6
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SPR-1
SPR-2
SPR-3
SPR-4
SPR-5
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