Prosthetics Lower Limb

Socket technologies | A holistic view

A good socket as a prerequisite for mobility. Non-amputees move best with the right footwear. Amputees move best with the right socket. This training provides an entertaining bird's eye view of central topics in the field of socket technologies, illustrates what makes a good socket and sensitizes to the needs of amputees.

Prosthetics Upper Limb

Body-powered prostheses

Therapy for Transradial Body-Powered Users

This video-tutorial supports CPOs and occupational therapists regarding the therapay and rehabilitation of users with above-elbow Body-Powered arm prostheses. They are guided through the therapy and training sessions step by step: From the assessment to the the therapy and rehabilitation part and finally ending with the quality check. Refers to steps 2, 6 and 7 of the treatment cycle of the Ottobock Body-Powered Education Concept.

Prosthetics Lower Limb

Kenevo

Kenevo: Walking on level ground - Mode C

The video shows how to train the transition from stance to swing phase using Kenevo in mode C and give tips which walking pattern should be avoided.

Prosthetics Upper Limb

Bebionic

bebionic prosthetic hand small - Tutorial: thumb adjustment contact point

This how-to video shows the thumb adjustment to contact point of the bebionic hand small. The adjustment option makes it possible to optimize the contact point of the thumb with the opposite index and middle fingers (for the tripod grip), or with the index finger only (pinch and precision grips). The adjustment screw is located below the CMC joint of the thumb. Perform the following steps to make the adjustments. Always read the IFU of the bebionic hand carefully before start adjusting the hand.

Prosthetics Lower Limb

Meridium

Meridium - Safety Mode

In safety mode (for example, when the battery is drained) the Meridium switches to individually set resistances for Plantar and DF. The standing stop is not available. The values ​​set by the OT should provide a compromise between statics and dynamics. This video shows the impact and training of walking in safety mode, on level surfaces, on ramps and on stairs.

Prosthetics Lower Limb

Meridium - MyModes

The Meridium has MyModes for special types of movement (e.g., golf, ...). These are preset via the adjustment software by the orthopedic technician. This video shows the change of the MyMode using the movement pattern and as an example the use of a home trainer.

Prosthetics Lower Limb

C-Leg

C-Leg 4: Sitting Function

The new sitting function automatically switches C-Leg 4 to free-swing when the user sits down, resulting in a relaxed position and activation of a battery save mode.

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Genium

Stance Flexion Resistance

X-Soft recommends a value for the stance flexion resistance based on the user data that was entered. Work together with the user to further refine this value.

Prosthetics Lower Limb

Kenevo

Activity Mode C

Mode C is appropriate for users who have moderate control over their residual limb, can handle a variety of everyday situations and can walk short to medium distances outdoors. The stance phase is not locked but exhibits a high level of damping. The swing phase can be released earlier, which promotes more dynamic movements. The stance phase flexion damping has to be customized in advance.

Prosthetics Lower Limb

Genium

Cutting the Tube Adapter

This video shows how to correctly cut the Axon tube adapter for Genium and Genium X3.

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Genium

Switching Off

The prosthesis may be actively turned off for various reasons: shipping the prosthesis or while being handled in the orthopedic workshop.

Prosthetics Lower Limb

Genium

Prosthetic gait training Walking technique on slopes: Advanced exercise

This video shows how advanced users can improve their walking technique and increase trust in their prosthesis, also in challenging situations on slopes. The exercises are suitable for C-Leg 4, Genium, Genium X3 and Kenevo (Mode C).