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

fYear

2013

fDate

21-23 Nov. 2013

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

3

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

E-Health and Bioengineering Conference (EHB), 2013

Conference_Location

Iasi

Print_ISBN

978-1-4799-2372-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/EHB.2013.6707356

Filename

6707356