Split Heel Freedom Foot
Joel Kempfer C.P.
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Title:
Split Heel Freedom Foot
Creator:
Joel Kempfer C.P.
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I have a gentleman who wears a transtibial endoskeletal prosthesis with a
Freedom FS2000 low profile foot. He just started experiencing a popping
feeling from the heel with simultaneous heel strike and turning. I inspected the
componentry repeatedly and can only surmise that the two heel portions are
rubbing against each other with the turn. I called Freedom for help who in turn
suggested that I double-up on the Spectra sock. It was no surprise to me
that this didn't solve the problem.
Having worked with a variety of feet from a variety of manufacturers, I am
aware that another company who makes feet similar to Freedom provided a
rubber clip to keep the two heel sections separate. I asked Freedom if they had
something like that and was told it wasn't necessary with their product.
Has anyone else had this problem with Freedom feet, and if so, what was your
solution?
I appreciate your input and will post the responses.
Sincerely,
Joel Kempfer CP FAAOP
I have a gentleman who wears a transtibial endoskeletal prosthesis with a
Freedom FS2000 low profile foot. He just started experiencing a popping
feeling from the heel with simultaneous heel strike and turning. I inspected the
componentry repeatedly and can only surmise that the two heel portions are
rubbing against each other with the turn. I called Freedom for help who in turn
suggested that I double-up on the Spectra sock. It was no surprise to me
that this didn't solve the problem.
Having worked with a variety of feet from a variety of manufacturers, I am
aware that another company who makes feet similar to Freedom provided a
rubber clip to keep the two heel sections separate. I asked Freedom if they had
something like that and was told it wasn't necessary with their product.
Has anyone else had this problem with Freedom feet, and if so, what was your
solution?
I appreciate your input and will post the responses.
Sincerely,
Joel Kempfer CP FAAOP
Citation
Joel Kempfer C.P., “Split Heel Freedom Foot,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/225640.
