Prosthetic forefoot and heel stiffness across consecutive foot stiffness categories and sizes.

ABSTRACT: Prosthetic foot stiffness plays a key role in the functional mobility of lower limb prosthesis users. However, limited objective data exists to guide selection of the optimal prosthetic foot stiffness category for a given individual. Clinicians often must rely solely on manufacturer recommendations, which are typically based on the intended user's weight and general activity level. Availability of comparable forefoot and heel stiffness data would allow for a better understanding of differences between different commercial prosthetic feet, and also between feet of different stiffness categories and foot sizes. Therefore, this study compared forefoot and heel linear stiffness properties across manufacturer-designated stiffness categories and foot sizes. Mechanical testing was completed for f

SUBMITTER: Turner AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9089881 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature