Typically people need separate prosthetic feet for running and walking. To bridge the gap, this study will test the Compliant Adaptive Energy Storage and Return (CAESAR) foot. This foot can change from a walk mode to a run mode with the push of a button. The investigators will test and improve this foot design mechanically, and then test this design on individuals with lower limb amputation in a lab setting. The goal of this project is to develop a passive prosthetic foot that can serve two purposes in someone's daily life: walking and running, to allow them to be more active.
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Peak Propulsive Ground Reaction Force on the Prosthetic Side During Walking
Timeframe: All conditions were complete during 3 lab visits, approximately four hours long
Participants Perceived Comfort When Using Different Prosthetic Feet During Walking
Timeframe: All conditions were complete during 3 lab visits, approximately four hours long
Peak Propulsive Ground Reaction Force on the Prosthetic Side During Running
Timeframe: All conditions were complete during 3 lab visits, approximately four hours long
Participants Perceived Comfort When Using Different Prosthetic Feet During Running
Timeframe: All conditions were complete during 3 lab visits, approximately four hours long