Your first steps 

Walking with a new prosthesis isn't always easy; it takes time and dedication. To help you through this learning curve, Rachel Humpherson, our Ossur clinical specialist physiotherapist, offers advice and several top training exercises to get the most out of your new bionic knee. 

Navii functional guide

How does Navii work?

Sitting Video

Standing video

Why exercise? 

““A bionic prosthesis can allow you to achieve a higher level of mobility and function, as long as you are committed to your rehabilitation.” ”
Rachel Humpherson, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Ossur
Finding your balance

When you exercise with your prosthesis, the contraction of the muscles in your hips helps you gain stability and proprioception. Proprioception refers to the ability to "feel" your prosthesis in space; the greater your proprioception, the more comfortable and confident your gait will be.

Protect your healthy leg

When you stand with your prosthesis, you release some pressure in your joints. This release applies to both the prosthesis side and the side of your healthy leg. Exercising with your prosthesis helps prevent overworking your joints on the healthy side, thus minimising the risk or delaying unwanted pathologies.

Gain energy

Applying less load to your healthy leg leads to reduced energy consumption. In other words, this means less fatigue at the end of the day and more energy to walk longer, or even at faster speed.

Top 3 Exercises with Navii 

Recommended by our clinical specialist physiotherapist, Rachel 

These simple starting exercises will help you easily get to grips with your prosthesis and enjoy the benefits that this technology can bring to your daily activities. 

Sitting Down

Left / Right

Front / Back

Discover other exercises

Are you comfortable with the exercises above? Download OssurFit app either on the Google Play Store here or the Apple app store. Alternatively, follow this link to access a 12 week training programme, specific to Navii!

Basic exercises 

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Advanced exercises  

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Basic exercises
Advanced exercises

If you experience discomfort, have a technical problem or any other problem with your bionic prosthesis, contact your prosthetist quickly. 

Every person is unique, and have different levels of fitness, strength and walking ability. These exercises are meant as a guide only. Please check with your physiotherapist what exercises are possible for your ability level.