Ottobock

For more than 100 years, Ottobock has been developing innovative fitting solutions for people with reduced mobility. As a listed global MedTech champion, Ottobock promotes freedom of movement, quality for life and independence. This is supported by nearly 9,300 employees. With innovative spirit, outstanding technical solutions and services in the fields of Prosthetics, Orthotics, NeuroMobility and Patient Care, they enable people in 135 countries to live their lives the way they want them to. As the world market leader in wearable human bionics, the company founded in 1919 is constantly setting new standards and pushing ahead with the digitalisation of the industry. Since 2018, Ottobock has been transferring its expertise in biomechanics to exoskeletons for ergonomic workplaces. The international activities of the company are coordinated from the head office in Duderstadt (Germany). Ottobock has been supporting the Paralympic Games with its technical expertise since 1988.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTNER’S SUPPORT TO THE PARALYMPIC MOVEMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVATIONS.

At Ottobock, we have been promoting sports for people with disabilities for almost 40 years. We are proud to be able to support so many athletes with disabilities. In keeping with our motto “Passion for Paralympics”, we do everything we can to promote their mobility as a partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Ottobock attends the Paralympic Games with an on-site, international team of technicians. We set up Technical Repair Service Centers in the Athletes’ Village as well as in selected training and competition venues. Experienced O&P professionals, wheelchair specialists and welders ensure that equipment is professionally repaired and maintained – regardless of the athletes’ nationalities or the brands of their prostheses, orthoses, and wheelchairs. We’re there to help – even if athletes just need support with their everyday devices.

We also want to give people who aren’t professional athletes the opportunity to experience our passion for sports. That is why we created the Ottobock Running Clinics more than 15 years ago. At these events, amputees ranging from beginners to experienced runners come together for a weekend to train, practice, and try out sports prostheses under expert supervision.

PARTNER’S VISIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIAL INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BEYOND SPORT.

Since 1919 Ottobock develops innovative products. Regardless of whether the product is a prosthesis, an orthosis, a wheelchair, or an exoskeleton – our focus is always on the people we support. We take a holistic approach to treatment so people can enjoy the best possible quality of life. From the initial consultation through to taking measurements, fitting the device and rehabilitation – we offer guidance and support, and develop custom solutions.