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mobi 4 Life – Mobility Management, Prosthetic Selection Criteria
The mobi 4 LIFE selection system is used to classify the functional components of a prostheses like prosthetic feet, knees and hip
joints according to four mobility levels and the weight of the patient. This optimizes prosthetic care both for the prosthetist/orthotist
and for the patient.
To orthotists/prosthetists mobi 4 Life offers the option of easily customizing the functional prosthetic components to the unique
needs of the patient. mobi 4 Life also makes it easy for orthotists/prosthetists to order products because the mobility level and weight
class allowed for each component can be identified at a glance. Furthermore, with mobi 4 LIFE billing can be more objectively verified
for the paying party. mobi 4 LIFE gives patients the confidence that the components have been selected according to his or her individual
needs and that an ideal prosthetic solution has been found. Structural components like adapters and tubes are also classified
according the patient‘s usage weight.
M o b i l i t y C l a s s i f i c a t i o n G u i d e
The mobility levels 1 to 4 are based on the activity of the amputee and therefore the load which is applied to a lower extremity prosthesis.*
Mobility Level 1
Indoor Walker
The patient can walk slowly with the prosthesis on even surfaces. The patient can only
walk short distances for short periods of time. Goal of prosthetic fitting: Restore the standing
ability and limited ambulation indoors.
Mobility Level 2
Restricted
Outdoor Walker
The patient has the ability to move with low to medium walking speed. He or she is able
to easily overcome small obstacles such as curbs or single steps. The distance covered
and the duration of time while walking are limited. Goal of prosthetic fitting: Restore the
standing ability and limited ambulation indoors and outdoors.
Mobility Level 3
Unrestricted
Outdoor Walker
The patient has the ability to move with medium to high walking speed on uneven
surfaces and open terrain. However, above-average performance is not possible.
Goal of prosthetic fitting: Restore the standing ability and unlimited ambulation indoors
and limited ambulation outdoors.
Mobility Level 4
Unrestricted
Outdoor Walker
with High Demands
The patient moves without restrictions at any speed. The greater mobility generates
high impact, tension and/or deformation load on the prosthesis. Goal of prosthetic
fitting: Restore standing ability, unlimited ambulation and mobilization indoors and
outdoors.
C l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f t h e F u n c t i o n a l C o m p o n e n t s A c c o r d i n g t o We i g h t C l a s s e s
For each component the weight of the patient plays a significant role. The combination of the patient‘s weight and mobility level
determines the load that the component must carry. This is why it is crucial to have precise weight specifications.
Our classifications:
Max. patient weight
*The classification of mobility (activity levels) is done according to the parameters given by the German Health Insurance Association (MDS).
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