Re: Bike Riding with Trans Femoral Prosthesis
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Re: Bike Riding with Trans Femoral Prosthesis
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In a message dated 7/21/98 8:41:37 PM, <Email Address Redacted> wrote:
<<What do people do in order to maximize comfort and suspension security when
riding a bicycle at more than a casual pace?
One of our clients (trans femoral-prox. 2/3 of femur remaining-very good
tone) would like to return to cycling for cardio workout and is having
problems with suspension whenever he rides. He wears an ischial containment
socket, suction suspension with thermoflex insert and laminated frame.>>
Craig Smith B.Sc., C.P.(c)--
You might try designing a biking leg using a silicone suction suspension,
e.g., ICEROSS or equal and lowering the medial support area somewhat so it
doesn't interfere with the bike seat when peddling...
JTA
<<What do people do in order to maximize comfort and suspension security when
riding a bicycle at more than a casual pace?
One of our clients (trans femoral-prox. 2/3 of femur remaining-very good
tone) would like to return to cycling for cardio workout and is having
problems with suspension whenever he rides. He wears an ischial containment
socket, suction suspension with thermoflex insert and laminated frame.>>
Craig Smith B.Sc., C.P.(c)--
You might try designing a biking leg using a silicone suction suspension,
e.g., ICEROSS or equal and lowering the medial support area somewhat so it
doesn't interfere with the bike seat when peddling...
JTA
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“Re: Bike Riding with Trans Femoral Prosthesis,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/210664.
