Review of Otto Bock orthopedic products - from bandages to wheelchairs

Otto Bock was established in Germany in 1919.The idea belonged to the orthopedic physician Otto Bock, who wanted to help disabled people of the First World War to return to a full life. The main enterprise is located in Duderstadt.

Branches of the company operate in 50 countries of the world. The manufacturer's products are shipped to 140 countries around the world. In our country the concern started its activity in 1991. The company's offices are located in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Voronezh, Nizhny Novgorod and Yekaterinburg.

Products Company

Otto Bock produces a whole lineproducts for people who have experienced locomotor system diseases:

• orthoses for the spine and joints;
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• prosthesis for upper and lower limbs;
• wheelchairs for adults and children;
• devices for correct fixation of the child in the supine, standing and sitting position;
• running prostheses and strollers for athletes.

Used materials

For the production of their goods, German specialists use materials that have passed strict certification and quality control. Those parts of products that come into contact with the body are made of breathable hypoallergenic tissue.

Inside the silicone lining are placed to avoid damage to the skin. In order to rigidly fix, but not to restrain movement, the design of corsets and bandages use carbon, belts and tires, metal springs. All products are made in accordance with the anatomical features of the human body, the mechanisms of the fixing devices are as easy as possible.

For the manufacture of wheelchairs use duralumin alloy, aluminum, titanium, carbon. When buying rehabilitation equipment, the buyer has the right to choose from what material the main frame of his "wheels" should be made. The joints of the wheelchairs are connected by means of soft welding. This reduces the risk of fractures to almost zero.

The main arguments in favor of the products of this firm are:

• German quality;
• an individual approach to each client;
• wide range of products, which takes into account the needs of patients of all age categories;
• possibility of delivery anywhere in the country.

Orthopedic products

The German orthopedic giant produces a wide range of fixation devices.

Bandages

The bandage is a "construction" made from elastic fabric, various ties and fastenings, necessary to fix that part of the body that needs rest and rehabilitation.

Otto Bock produces this category of products for the shoulder, elbow, wrist and ankle joints. The bandage provides not only reliable fixation, but also protection against external influences. It can be used as an independent medical device, and as a supplement to the course of drug therapy.

Special tires are used for fixing the ankle and wrist. For the first case, the German concern offers the buyer to purchase the Malleo Sensa product. It does not contain latex, it does not lose shape for a long time and is pleasant to the touch. The bandage tightly adheres to the leg, prevents the appearance of edema and has a mild massage effect. The fabric from which the base is made contains silver ions. This allows you to slow down the growth of the number of bacteria on the surface of the skin. The cost of the product in the official online store is 3,810 rubles.

To support the wrist joint, the Manu Sensa bandage is suitable. It is made of the same material as its ankle colleague. In the palm of the hand a plastic bus is sewn. Its use allows you to say goodbye to bruises and micro-injuries. The price of the product is 3500 rubles.

Orthoses

The orthosis is an external device that allows the movement of the joint to be restricted or given the correct position. Particular attention should be paid to the product of the company for the treatment of hip dysplasia in children younger than one year under the name Tubinder.

An important feature is that the device does not interfere with the child's movement and does not cause inconvenience to the parents. Due to its effectiveness and ease of use, orthosis was introduced into the European program for the treatment of children with this disease. The mechanism costs 8 340 rubles.

Corsets and posture correctors

People who lead a sedentary lifestyle often complain of back pain. This applies not only to patients in their ages, but also to schoolchildren, students, who are diligently poring over abstracts on the eve of the session. In order not to lose the bearing in the course of time, and in return not to get pain in the spine, Otto Bock offers corsets and posture correctors for every taste.

One of the best corsets of the German concern is Lumbo TriStep. It differs in that it can be used at all stages of rehabilitation. The design of the corset allows you to move from rigid to the easiest degree of fixation by removing individual elements. It is convenient to put on and fasten, it is possible to adjust the size. The price for this product is 34,140 rubles.

Dorso Carezza Posture is the most demanded proofreader of the German concern's posture. It is fixed according to the principle of a backpack - 2 straps are thrown on the shoulders, 2 belts are tightened on the stomach. The product does not interfere with living and working fully, because it is invisible under clothes.

You can wear a recliner in any season - the base is made of a moisture-permeable and breathable material. Its use helps to correct the curvature of the thoracic spine. To buy this lifeline for posture can be for 4,700 rubles.

Rehabilitation tools

No less wide range of rehabilitation products.

Wheelchair

Otto Bock offers three types of wheelchair for adults:

1. With manual drive .These "wheels" are the simplest in design and management. But, despite this, for the most common in the Russia stroller "Start" the manufacturer has provided 16 options for bundling. The mechanism is implemented in two modifications - room and walk. For traveling through the streets, the stroller is equipped with inflatable driving and pivoting wheels, so that the roughness of the road does not spoil the impression of going out into the light. In order to move around the house, use cast wheels. With them, it is convenient to travel on any surface, whether it is parquet, laminate or simple wood. The cost of the "Start" can be found in the service center of the company.
2. With electric drive .This design allows a person with limited abilities to forget that he is something different from others, and to reduce the need to resort to helping strangers to a minimum. One of the most popular models is a stroller with an electric drive A200.On it you can squeeze into any door and go into any elevator. It is very compact and can easily fit into the luggage compartment of the car. The wheels are protected against punctures. When the battery is fully charged, the stroller is able to drive 15 km. The passenger can independently overcome on it unevennesses, not exceeding 8 cm. It takes 12 hours to charge the battery.
3. Sports .For this invention, the designers of the concern are fit to give medals! For active people, they developed Handbike - a device that allows you to ride on any mountains and plains, and Invadeur - for fans of team play. These mechanisms are made individually for each athlete. For them, the most durable and high-quality materials are used. The passenger is fastened in it with the help of a system of belts and fastenings, and nothing will be able to knock him off the path to the goal!

Children's rehabilitation tools

Unfortunately, not all babies in the world are born completely healthy. For those of them whose locomotor apparatus does not function completely, Otto Bock manufactures devices for:

1. The correct lying position is .It is especially important to reliably fix a small child during water procedures. For this purpose, the Hubfix lifting unit with the Robbie bathing stand is ideal. Its use will greatly facilitate the life of parents - they can be sure that the baby will not slip out and do not get water. The little man himself will feel safe, and enjoy the splashing in the home "ocean".The stand allows you to adjust the position of the head, back and legs. Its size increases with the growth of the child. The lining can be removed and sent to a washing machine.
2. Fixation in sitting position .In this small researcher will help strollers and orthopedic chairs. Being in such a rehabilitation facility will allow the baby to do whatever he wants and what his mother will allow. The Squiggle Active chair can be used both at home and in school, and in the center of therapeutic physical training. In it, a small passenger is comfortable to move independently on a flat surface, relax after classes and take part in family feasts. The shape of the seat and back does not give the child's pelvis the wrong position.
3. Supports in standing position .For this purpose, the specialists of the concern developed the verticals Squiggles and Maigou. The first is used for children between the ages of one to five years. The second is adapted for patients from 4 to 14 years. They allow you to put the child in a physiologically correct position, even if, due to his illness, he can not straighten his knees. The developers have provided for the possibility of adjusting individual elements for the growth of the baby and the position of the pelvis.

Prostheses for upper and lower extremities

Specialists of the concern care about those who, due to various circumstances, were left without any limb."Spare" hands and feet are made individually for each patient. The German manufacturer also allows people with disabilities to participate in various competitions and marathons. For them special prosthetic prostheses are made.

Summing up

Each of us hopes that misfortune will never come to his house, and all relatives will live happily ever after. But, unfortunately, on any given day a loved one can experience a tragedy, and a long-awaited child can be born an invalid.

At such a time, however difficult it may be, one should not despair. It is from the support of the family that it depends on whether the sick person becomes a fully-fledged person with disabilities. It should be remembered that Otto Bock products will help even in the event that it seems that there is no way out.

Highly qualified specialists of the company work every day to ensure that people with a difficult destiny can enjoy this life on an equal basis with everyone. Ordering the products of this company, you can be sure of the quality of the goods and that now there are no borders.