Karate TF Prosthesis

Karate TF Prosthesis

Eddy Leopoldo Fuentes, CPO

7/21/2009

ORIGINAL POST:

I have a TF amputee who would like to go back to practice karate. I would
like to hear recommendations as far as knee units and feet that will resist
high impacts. Your input is greatly appreciated.

 

RESPONSES:

Here is a consensus of recommendations:

 

1. Strait pylon with stomper (most recommended)

2. Manual looking knee (2nd most recommended)

3. Safety knee with stance lock way down

4. Stance and swing control knee

5. Some suggested hydraulic knees

6. Some suggested polycentric knees

7. Although some feet were recommended seems like a stomper is used

 

Thanks to all who responded.

 

Eddy Leopoldo Fuentes, C.P.O.

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