Bike leg
Walter Afable
Description
Collection
Title:
Bike leg
Creator:
Walter Afable
Date:
5/12/2010
Text:
Hi List,
I am making a replacement bike leg for a unilateral transtibial patient. He
is an avid cyclist with hopes of improving his riding performance. His
existing device features heavy duty cuff suspension, pelite insert,
laminated frame and a Mod 3 foot with a pedal cleat attached directly to
the carbon graphite foot module. The patient and I are interested in making
the new leg without a foot module altogether so that the socket is in effect
directly attached to the bike pedal via the cleat. We are wondering if
there is any support in the literature for this type of direct drive
system improving pedaling efficiency and performance. Alternatively, can
anyone comment on any anecdotal evidence in support (or lack of support) of
this idea? Further, can anyone share fabrication tips or experiences with
making/aligning/adjusting this type of device? Any and all advice is
greatly appreciated.
Much thanks,
Walter P Afable, CP
I am making a replacement bike leg for a unilateral transtibial patient. He
is an avid cyclist with hopes of improving his riding performance. His
existing device features heavy duty cuff suspension, pelite insert,
laminated frame and a Mod 3 foot with a pedal cleat attached directly to
the carbon graphite foot module. The patient and I are interested in making
the new leg without a foot module altogether so that the socket is in effect
directly attached to the bike pedal via the cleat. We are wondering if
there is any support in the literature for this type of direct drive
system improving pedaling efficiency and performance. Alternatively, can
anyone comment on any anecdotal evidence in support (or lack of support) of
this idea? Further, can anyone share fabrication tips or experiences with
making/aligning/adjusting this type of device? Any and all advice is
greatly appreciated.
Much thanks,
Walter P Afable, CP
Citation
Walter Afable, “Bike leg,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/231436.
