Title :
Influence of shoes and cover characteristics on the prosthetic feet Energy Storage and Release mechanism
Author :
Buzatu, Mihaela ; Bucur, Diana ; Dontu, Octavian ; Frigo, Carlo ; Pavan, Esteban
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Precision Mech. & Mechatron., “Politeh.” Univ. of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
Abstract :
In the Energy Store and Release (ESR) prosthetic feet the energy is stored in spring mechanism during the initial contact phase and will be released during push-off phase. The ESR mechanism is modified during the amputee´s gait by the influence of the cover and the shoes´ sole´s materials characteristics. Other variables could interfere, such as: body weight and walking speed.
Keywords :
footwear; gait analysis; prosthetics; amputee gait; barefoot condition; body weight; cover characteristics; dissipated energy; fitting process; initial contact phase; prosthetic device; prosthetic feet energy release mechanism; prosthetic feet energy storage mechanism; prosthetic gait pattern; push-off phase; shoe sole material characteristics; sound limb; spring mechanism; walking speed; Biomechanics; Foot; Footwear; Laminates; Legged locomotion; Prosthetics; ESR prosthetic feet; balance; elastic energy; posture; transtibial amputation;
Conference_Titel :
E-Health and Bioengineering Conference (EHB), 2013
Conference_Location :
Iasi
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-2372-4
DOI :
10.1109/EHB.2013.6707356
