Application; Combination Possibilities With Other System Joints; Joint Function - FIOR & GENTZ NEURO SWING H2O Notice D'utilisation

3.4

Application

All FIOR & GENTZ system joints were developed for everyday life activities such as standing and walking.
Extreme loads connected to activities like running, climbing and parachuting are excluded. The
NEURO SWING H
waterproof carbon fibre reinforced joint case, a seawater-resistant stainless steel screwing and spring units
which are inside water- and dirt-resistant spring unit sleeves. The spring units of the system joint are water-
proof in depths of up to 3 metres. The system joint can be used at a maximum temperature of +60° C.
3.5

Combination Possibilities with Other System Joints

The NEURO SWING H
joints from our product range in a waterproof orthosis.
For selecting all system components for your orthosis, be sure to use the Orthosis Configurator and mind the
configuration result.
4.

Joint Function

The basic function of all system ankle joints is to provide motion control. Due to the used spring units, it has
the additional functions listed below:
System Component
spring units
20
O is waterproof and, therefore, it is suitable for use in wet areas. It is equipped with a
2
O system ankle joint can be mounted in combination with waterproof system knee
2
Functions
dorsal (posterior spring unit):
determination of the maximum range of motion in plantar flexion;
integrated dorsiflexion assist;
ensures a controlled lowering of the foot during loading response
ventral (anterior spring unit):
determination of the maximum range of motion in dorsiflexion;
increased energy return during heel lift supports push off
dorsal and ventral:
dynamically bringing the patient into an upright position as well as stabi-
lising the patient when walking and standing by balancing the body