1) Place the feet at the same level.
2) Lean the upper body forward.
3) Place the hands on arm supports, if available.
4) Stand up with support from the hands while distributing weight evenly
7.2.6 Walking down stairs
The knee joint is locked in the flexion direction.
1) Hold the handrail with one hand.
2) Place the foot of the prosthetic leg on the first step.
3) Pull up the other leg.
INFORMATION: Walking down stairs step-over-step is not possible in
this activity mode.
7.2.7 Walking up stairs
Walking up stairs step-over-step is not possible.
1) Hold the handrail with one hand.
2) Place the foot of the less affected leg onto the first step.
3) Pull up the other leg.
7.2.8 Walking backwards
Activity mode B (semi-locked mode)
The knee joint is locked in the flexion direction. Proceed as you would with a
rigid knee joint.
Activity mode B+ (semi-locked mode with stance phase flexion)
The knee joint is locked starting at stance phase flexion of up to 10°. Proceed
as you would with a rigid knee joint.
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between the feet.