In the prosthetics field, one of the most important bottlenecks is still the human-machine
interface, namely the socket. Indeed, a large number of amputees still rejects prostheses or …

Passive prosthetic feet struggle to reproduce the human biological ankle range of motion
and push-off. We propose the Hybrid-Hydraulic Ankle Prosthesis (H2AP), a prosthetic foot …

This article presents a novel neuromechanical force-based control strategy called FMCA
(force modulated compliant ankle), to control a powered prosthetic foot. FMCA modulates …

Materials and Methods An in-person focus group of people with lower-limb amputation was
conducted. Inclusion criteria were as follows: 18 years of age or older, lower-limb …

Specifications of actuators when interacting with biological systems such as the human body
are entirely different from those used in industrial machines or robots. One important …

The majority of commercial Below Knee Prosthetics are Passive Prosthetics as they are
lightweight, affordable, durable and require less maintenance. Since the human ankle is a …

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

Objective: To evaluate the amputees' satisfaction with their prostheses and with the clinical
services. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Medical Rehabilitation …

Modern prosthetic feet have spring-like mechanics, deflecting and storing energy during mid-
stance, and returning this energy during terminal stance. Researchers and manufacturers of …

Current energy storage and return prosthetic feet only marginally reduce the cost of amputee
locomotion compared with basic solid ankle cushioned heel feet, possibly due to their lack of …