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PROTHETIC FOOT

Prosthetic feet now have a far wider range of aesthetic and functional options because to advancements in technology and research over the past ten years. Amputation patients can pick from a large selection of feet today. Different types are made for various sports, including cycling, golfing, swimming, and even snow skiing. These sports include walking, dancing, and running. Lightweight polymers, metal alloys, and carbon-fiber composites have gradually replaced heavier wood and steel components throughout time. Today's prosthetic feet are often able to store and return some of the energy used when walking, just like the human foot can. Shock absorption, multi-axial rotation, changeable heel heights, waterproof materials, and toe and heel springs that allow for more natural ankle movement were additional essential features.

When choosing the right, several elements must be taken into the following definitions of phrases you could hear when talking to your prosthetist and doctor about various types of prostheses, fitting requirements, and activity requirements are included in this Fact Sheet even though not all of them are covered. Your decision regarding the prosthesis type that best suits your needs, daily activities, and lifestyle may be aided by this information. Never be afraid to question your prosthetist or doctor for clarification if you do not understand what they say.




SACH as well as Elastic Keel Foot

Solid Ankle Cushioned Heel (SACH) and Elastic Keel designs are the two fundamental forms of prosthetic foot. For these designs, an inner keel is covered in crepe neoprene or urethane foam that has been moulded into the shape of a human foot. These fundamental feet are reasonably priced, robust, and essentially maintenance-free because they don't have any hinged components. As opposed to dynamic-response feet, which store and release more energy, these feet provide cushioning and energy absorption. Amputees who walk sporadically with minimal variation in speed are typically prescribed SACH and elastic keel feet.

Multi-Axis Foot and Single-Axis Foot

The design of articulated prosthetic foot might have one or more axes. "Axis" describes movement in one or more of three separate planes, which is comparable to how the foot naturally moves. Increased mobility at the ankle, which is made possible by prosthetic feet with movement in two or three axes, helps the user maintain balance when crossing uneven terrain.

Dynamic Response Foot

Generally speaking, people who lead more active lifestyles favour feet that are more responsive. People who can walk at different speeds, swiftly change directions, or cover large distances might consider getting a dynamic-response foot. In order to give the wearer with a subjective impression of push-off during the walking cycle, dynamic-response feet store and release energy by absorbing energy in the keel during the "roll-over" phase. They also offer a gait that is more symmetrical and more within a typical range of motion. A split-toe design is a characteristic of some dynamic-response feet that adds stability by emulating the inversion and eversion motions of the human ankle and foot.

Processing Unit Foot

A relatively new class of prosthetic components are feet that are controlled by a microprocessor (MPC). Small computer-controlled sensors included into these foot/ankle parts interpret data from the user's limb and the environment to adapt to different needs. These processors use an algorithm, or set of rules, to decide how the ankle or foot should react in a particular situation based on data from input signals. In order to create the intended function of the foot, the microprocessor issues commands to various components of the prosthesis.

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