Re: C-Leg and treadmill

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Posted by Walter on September 27, 19104 at 16:30:49:

In Reply to: Re: C-Leg and treadmill posted by Casey on September 27, 19104 at 15:43:49:

Casey,
I also read those statements in the manual but am still interested in knowing anyones actual experience with the C-Leg and an exercise program (level surface, not downhill) using a treadmill. Other hydraulic knees are used this way however they do not have the sensors of the C-Leg and and therefore can not vibrate or sound an alarm. (Would they squeal if they could?) So I guess the question is: Is there a real possibility of knee damage due to steady prolonged walking with the C-Leg. I would like to buy a good treadmill and use it to switch off from the boring 10 miles a day I do with my Schwinn Airdyne. I do not use my prosthesis with the bike. I would probably walk 4 to 6 miles per day with a sturdy teadmill. I know it's not made for running but I am talking about walking.

: : Hopefully not much because that is what I try to do for excercise. I would be interested input also.

: The manual with the C-leg warns that the hydraulic unit might overheat during long, continuous use(e.g. lengthy downhill walks). I assume that could happen with long use on the treadmill. But, there is suppose to be an alarm if that happens - a repeated vibration to alert you of the risk of overheating. If you get the vibration, you are suppose to stop all activities and allow the hydraulic unit to cool down. If this isn't done, there is risk of overheating of the hydraulic unit and in extreme cases, damage to the C-leg.

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Re: C-Leg and treadmill Vince 11:16:15 9/28/104 (2)
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: Casey, : I also read those statements in the manual but am still interested in knowing anyones actual experience with the C-Leg and an exercise program (level surface, not downhill) using a treadmill. Other hydraulic knees are used this way however they do not have the sensors of the C-Leg and and therefore can not vibrate or sound an alarm. (Would they squeal if they could?) So I guess the question is: Is there a real possibility of knee damage due to steady prolonged walking with the C-Leg. I would like to buy a good treadmill and use it to switch off from the boring 10 miles a day I do with my Schwinn Airdyne. I do not use my prosthesis with the bike. I would probably walk 4 to 6 miles per day with a sturdy teadmill. I know it's not made for running but I am talking about walking. : : : Hopefully not much because that is what I try to do for excercise. I would be interested input also. : : The manual with the C-leg warns that the hydraulic unit might overheat during long, continuous use(e.g. lengthy downhill walks). I assume that could happen with long use on the treadmill. But, there is suppose to be an alarm if that happens - a repeated vibration to alert you of the risk of overheating. If you get the vibration, you are suppose to stop all activities and allow the hydraulic unit to cool down. If this isn't done, there is risk of overheating of the hydraulic unit and in extreme cases, damage to the C-leg.

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