Objective To assess the effects of different prosthetic feet on energy costs associated with
walking and running in people with transtibial amputation. Literature Survey The Pubmed …

Background Energy storing feet are unable to reduce the energy required for normal
locomotion among people with transtibial amputation. Crossover feet, which incorporate …

Contemporary prosthetic feet are generally optimized for either daily or high-level activities.
Prosthesis users, therefore, often require multiple prostheses to participate in activities that …

The purpose of this paper is to undertake a systematic review on various mechanical design
considerations, simulation and optimization techniques as well as the clinical applications of …

The history of human advancements in amputation rehabilitation and prosthetic design goes
back millennia to fossils from ancient Egypt that have been found with cosmetic additions to …

Background: Prosthetic treatment options for people with ankle disarticulation (ie, Syme
amputation) are limited. Prosthetic feet designed for people with Syme amputation are often …

Background: Children with lower limb prostheses cannot always keep up with their peers
during active play. A pediatric crossover foot may be a promising prosthetic alternative for …

Background: Crossover feet incorporate features of energy-storing feet and running-specific
feet. As such, crossover feet may be suitable for both daily ambulation and participation in …

Biomechanics studies over the past 150 years, suggest that animals, including humans,
move at speeds that “optimize” their cost of transport. These optimizations can be metabolic …

Introduction: Methods for biomechanical analysis of lower limb prosthesis struggle to identify
meaningful differences between various components, even if a clear preference is exhibited …