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How stappone insoles help build stability and confidence from the very first step<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nA smoother path from partial to full weight\u2011bearing<\/strong><\/p>\nAdjusting to a new leg prosthesis is a defining moment in rehabilitation. One of the biggest hurdles is the shift from medically prescribed partial weight\u2011bearing to full weight\u2011bearing. stappone\u2019s intelligent sensor insoles support<\/a> this transition with a combination of precise load measurement, acoustic cues and real\u2011time visual feedback in the stappone app.
\nUsers immediately see and hear whether they are loading their prosthesis correctly, helping them develop a realistic sense of everyday load far earlier in the process.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nRegaining orientation when body awareness is missing<\/strong><\/p>\nIn the early days of prosthesis use, many patients struggle to understand what \u201c20% load\u201d actually feels like. The instruction is clear on paper, but nearly impossible to sense.
\nMs. Ringhofer, who received her left\u2011leg prosthesis in early December, describes this challenge clearly: \u201cEspecially in the beginning, it was very helpful to develop a feeling for the load on the prosthesis, because you have no idea how many percent you\u2019re actually putting on it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The sensor insoles turn this uncertainty into actionable guidance:<\/p>\n
\n- Acoustic signals indicate over\u2011 or under\u2011loading.<\/li>\n
- Real\u2011time visualizations in the app show the actual load with every step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This combination makes progress transparent and helps patients learn more safely and confidently.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nBuilding confidence step by step<\/strong><\/p>\nAs rehabilitation progresses, the allowed load typically increases week by week. For Mrs. Ringhofer, this was the phase where the insoles made the biggest difference:<\/p>\n
\n- Each increase in allowed load brought more cnfidence in handling the prosthesis.<\/li>\n
- Continuous feedback helped her apply the correct load more intuitively.<\/li>\n
- The data showed increasingly stable values \u2014 a sign that a reliable sense of load was forming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The insoles act as an objective guide, replacing guesswork with measurable clarity.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Reaching full weight\u2011bearing<\/strong><\/p>\nThe closer Ms. Ringhofer came to full weight\u2011bearing, the less she needed the insoles, not because they became less useful, but because the body awareness she had built remained. Her gait and load control became more confident, which is a key goal of any prosthesis fitting.
\nA practical bonus also stood out: \u201cThe battery was amazing. I used the insoles for four weeks in total and didn\u2019t have to charge them once.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.stappone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Foto-2-Frau-Ringhofer-Prothese.jpg\")
<\/a>Peter Krimmer shows Ms. Ringhofer how to use the stappone app with ease.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nStronger together: Collaboration with OTN Implants<\/strong><\/p>\nThe partnership between stappone and OTN Implants<\/a> strengthens the rehabilitation journey even further<\/a>. Thomas Schneider, Area Manager DACH at OTN Implants, recently visited stappone in Vienna and expressed his enthusiasm: \u201cThe insoles are extremely helpful in the process from partial to full weight\u2011bearing,\u201d he says, delighted that his patients benefit from this support.<\/p>\nPatients with OTN prostheses also receive a discount when renting the stappone insoles (information: rehab@stappone.at).<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nMore safety, faster trust<\/strong><\/p>\nGetting used to a prosthesis is a journey of learning, trust and gradual progress. stappone\u2019s intelligent sensor insoles make this journey measurable and understandable, turning load into something patients can see, hear and feel.
\n\u201cThe result is faster body awareness, greater everyday safety and a structured path from the first cautious steps to confident full weight\u2011bearing\u201d, which is a development that stappone CEO Peter Krimmer describes with great satisfaction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\nUsers immediately see and hear whether they are loading their prosthesis correctly, helping them develop a realistic sense of everyday load far earlier in the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":10334,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2,42,44],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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A smoother path from partial to full weight\u2011bearing<\/strong><\/p>\n Adjusting to a new leg prosthesis is a defining moment in rehabilitation. One of the biggest hurdles is the shift from medically prescribed partial weight\u2011bearing to full weight\u2011bearing. stappone\u2019s intelligent sensor insoles support<\/a> this transition with a combination of precise load measurement, acoustic cues and real\u2011time visual feedback in the stappone app. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Regaining orientation when body awareness is missing<\/strong><\/p>\n In the early days of prosthesis use, many patients struggle to understand what \u201c20% load\u201d actually feels like. The instruction is clear on paper, but nearly impossible to sense. The sensor insoles turn this uncertainty into actionable guidance:<\/p>\n This combination makes progress transparent and helps patients learn more safely and confidently.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Building confidence step by step<\/strong><\/p>\n As rehabilitation progresses, the allowed load typically increases week by week. For Mrs. Ringhofer, this was the phase where the insoles made the biggest difference:<\/p>\n The insoles act as an objective guide, replacing guesswork with measurable clarity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reaching full weight\u2011bearing<\/strong><\/p>\n The closer Ms. Ringhofer came to full weight\u2011bearing, the less she needed the insoles, not because they became less useful, but because the body awareness she had built remained. Her gait and load control became more confident, which is a key goal of any prosthesis fitting. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Peter Krimmer shows Ms. Ringhofer how to use the stappone app with ease.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Stronger together: Collaboration with OTN Implants<\/strong><\/p>\n The partnership between stappone and OTN Implants<\/a> strengthens the rehabilitation journey even further<\/a>. Thomas Schneider, Area Manager DACH at OTN Implants, recently visited stappone in Vienna and expressed his enthusiasm: \u201cThe insoles are extremely helpful in the process from partial to full weight\u2011bearing,\u201d he says, delighted that his patients benefit from this support.<\/p>\n Patients with OTN prostheses also receive a discount when renting the stappone insoles (information: rehab@stappone.at).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n More safety, faster trust<\/strong><\/p>\n Getting used to a prosthesis is a journey of learning, trust and gradual progress. stappone\u2019s intelligent sensor insoles make this journey measurable and understandable, turning load into something patients can see, hear and feel. Adjusting to a new leg prosthesis is a defining moment in rehabilitation. One of the biggest hurdles is the shift from medically prescribed partial weight\u2011bearing to full weight\u2011bearing. stappone\u2019s intelligent sensor insoles support this transition with a combination of precise load measurement, acoustic cues and real\u2011time visual feedback in the stappone app.
\nUsers immediately see and hear whether they are loading their prosthesis correctly, helping them develop a realistic sense of everyday load far earlier in the process.<\/p>\n
\nMs. Ringhofer, who received her left\u2011leg prosthesis in early December, describes this challenge clearly: \u201cEspecially in the beginning, it was very helpful to develop a feeling for the load on the prosthesis, because you have no idea how many percent you\u2019re actually putting on it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n
\n
\nA practical bonus also stood out: \u201cThe battery was amazing. I used the insoles for four weeks in total and didn\u2019t have to charge them once.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a>
\n\u201cThe result is faster body awareness, greater everyday safety and a structured path from the first cautious steps to confident full weight\u2011bearing\u201d, which is a development that stappone CEO Peter Krimmer describes with great satisfaction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nUsers immediately see and hear whether they are loading their prosthesis correctly, helping them develop a realistic sense of everyday load far earlier in the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":10334,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2,42,44],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n