Sitting Down/Sitting; Walking Up Stairs - Ottobock 1B1-2 Meridium Instrucciones De Uso

8.2.2 Walking
Initial attempts at walking with the prosthesis always require the instruction of
trained, qualified personnel.
The prosthesis stabilises the user in the stance phase. The rollover behaviour
automatically adjusts itself to the walking speed. Dropping the tip of the foot is
prevented in the swing phase to maintain ground clearance. Even before
ground contact, damping of the prosthesis is adjusted to make stepping down
comfortable and quickly achieve full ground contact.

8.2.3 Sitting down/sitting

Sitting down
1) Place both feet side by side at the same level.
2) While sitting down, distribute weight evenly between both legs and use
3) Move the buttocks in the direction of the backrest and lean the upper body
Sitting
The relief function can be used when sitting; the tip of the foot lowers to reach
a more natural foot position. (see Page 67).
8.2.4 Standing up
1) Place the feet at the same level. Make sure the foot is positioned perpen­
2) Lean the upper body forward.
3) Put the hands on armrests, if available.
4) Stand up with support from the hands, while keeping weight evenly distrib­

8.2.5 Walking up stairs

When the lower leg reaches a vertical position, the prosthesis prevents tipping
forward in order to stabilise. Walking up stairs step-over-step is only possible
if certain physical conditions are met. This function must be practised and
executed consciously.
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 prosthetic foot and position it on the step with the
armrests, if available.
forward.
dicularly under the knee or shifted further forward, and that weight is dis­
tributed evenly over the feet.
INFORMATION: The ankle joint may lock if the prosthetic foot is set
further back than at a perpendicular angle under the knee.
uted on the feet.
full surface of the sole.
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