Home Press Media Information C-Brace Company Press Career Paralympics Ottobock Industrials 100 Years Quality for life Media information C-Brace® orthosis The C-Brace® is the world’s only stance and swing phase controlled orthosis (SSCO®). The new generation of the orthosis celebrated its world premier in May 2018 – at OTWorld, the leading trade fair for orthopaedic technology. The C-Brace® can make walking possible again for people with partial or total paralysis of the knee extensors, for example as a result of polio. Thanks to its unique sensor technology, the orthosis controls walking movements in real time. As a result, the user can walk with a nearly natural gait pattern. This means a shopping trip in the city, a family bike ride and even hiking in the mountains are possible again. Active living with the C-Brace® In the past, paralysis orthoses were limited to locking and unlocking the knee joint. Among other things, this meant that movements were carried out abruptly – for example, as the user sat down. The C-Brace®, on the other hand, responds immediately and intelligently to the user’s current situation. The integrated microprocessor controls the stance and swing phase of the leg – and therefore the entire gait cycle. The user no longer needs to pay attention to every step now. They can even go down stairs step-over-step. Walking can become natural again, whether fast or slow, on uneven ground or slopes. The new C-Brace® The new generation of the orthosis offers additional advantages: it’s smaller and can also be worn under clothing; it’s lighter and the user doesn’t need to exert as much effort when walking. New sensor technology makes the entire gait pattern even more dynamic and sensitive. Plus, the user can adjust their joint via a smartphone app and switch to cycling mode, for example. The individual fitting of the new C-Brace® has become easier as well: certified O&P professionals construct the orthosis directly at the medical supply company and adjust it to the patient using a Setup app on a tablet computer. Downloads download [ JPG | 1.62 MB ] download [ JPG | 3.15 MB ] download [ JPG | 2.21 MB ] download [ JPG | 1.71 MB ] Contact person Gesa Liss Public Relations Manager Corporate Communications Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA Prenzlauer Allee 242 10405 Berlin Phone: +49 30 398 206 223 Email: gesa.liss@ottobock.de Further information Further information about our products and locations around the world can be found here: Ottobock YouTube channel Ottobock branches Image gallery Image 1 – More mobility with the C-Brace® Image 2 – Active living thanks to the C-Brace® Image 3 – New outlook on life with the C-Brace® Image 4 – On the go with the C-Brace® Further media information C-Leg lower limb prosthesis more Empower foot prosthesis more Paexo exoskeleton more Näder Holding English Contact Search Top Company Owner Ottobock today Locations Research & development Compliance History Clinical Services Network Clinical Research CSR Company Management Press Press Releases Media Information Profiles Media contact Career Working at Ottobock Development opportunities Your new Colleagues Vacancies Training at Ottobock Contact career Paralympics The Games Ambassadors Technology Behind the scenes Get involved Ottobock Industrials 100 Years Quality for life Information Data Station Purchasing strategies Quality and Environmental Management Ottobock Academy Contact Send an email Follow us Passion for Paralympics Ottobock on Youtube Ottobock on Twitter Ottobock on Kununu Ottobock on LinkedIn Ottobock on Xing Ottobock apps Ottobock @ Apple App Store Ottobock @ Google Play Store Copyright by Ottobock © 2018 Data Privacy Statement Terms of use Imprint We use cookies on our website. Some of these cookies are essential to make our site work and continuously improve it. By using our site, you consent to the placing of cookies on your computer or device. Further information is provided in our data privacy statement. Continue Data privacy statement