Revision to Torsion/Shock Pylon Components Posting
Tyler Klenow
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Title:
Revision to Torsion/Shock Pylon Components Posting
Creator:
Tyler Klenow
Date:
12/10/2013
Text:
To The List:
This is a clarification of an earlier post requesting feedback on shock
absorption components. The study that will be conducted at Eastern
Michigan University is not a duplication of the AOPA foot project. That
project used mechanical testing to establish criteria for L-code
recommendation in contrast to the current study which will utilize a 3D
kinematic gait lab to determine the amount of shock absorption that occurs
due to various components during the gait cycle of amputees. The current
study will also determine at which point during the gait cycle the axial
compression is occurring and attempt to identify patterns between
components.
I apologize for the omission. With that being said, the original post
stands:
The Research Program at Eastern Michigan University will be beginning a
study shortly after the first of the year comparing the shock absorption
between several prosthetic feet that claim shock absorptive capabilities
and torsion/shock pylon components of various designs. We would like input
from practitioners as to what components you have experience using that you
think should be included in the study.
Eastern Michigan University conducts independent research studies and has
no preference toward any manufacturers although we are open to including
products from small companies in our research to assist in their product
development. Please contact me with any recommendations you have or
components you would like to know more about that you would like to see
included in the study.
All assistance you all can provide us in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
--
Tyler Klenow, BS, CPT-ACSM
Student Research Coordinator
Chief Technical Assistant
Orthotics and Prosthetics Program
School of Health Promotion and Human Performance
Eastern Michigan University
<Email Address Redacted>
(734) 680-6453
President, Director of Biomathematics
K & K Innovations
<URL Redacted>
Don't give up, don't ever give up.
This is a clarification of an earlier post requesting feedback on shock
absorption components. The study that will be conducted at Eastern
Michigan University is not a duplication of the AOPA foot project. That
project used mechanical testing to establish criteria for L-code
recommendation in contrast to the current study which will utilize a 3D
kinematic gait lab to determine the amount of shock absorption that occurs
due to various components during the gait cycle of amputees. The current
study will also determine at which point during the gait cycle the axial
compression is occurring and attempt to identify patterns between
components.
I apologize for the omission. With that being said, the original post
stands:
The Research Program at Eastern Michigan University will be beginning a
study shortly after the first of the year comparing the shock absorption
between several prosthetic feet that claim shock absorptive capabilities
and torsion/shock pylon components of various designs. We would like input
from practitioners as to what components you have experience using that you
think should be included in the study.
Eastern Michigan University conducts independent research studies and has
no preference toward any manufacturers although we are open to including
products from small companies in our research to assist in their product
development. Please contact me with any recommendations you have or
components you would like to know more about that you would like to see
included in the study.
All assistance you all can provide us in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
--
Tyler Klenow, BS, CPT-ACSM
Student Research Coordinator
Chief Technical Assistant
Orthotics and Prosthetics Program
School of Health Promotion and Human Performance
Eastern Michigan University
<Email Address Redacted>
(734) 680-6453
President, Director of Biomathematics
K & K Innovations
<URL Redacted>
Don't give up, don't ever give up.
Citation
Tyler Klenow, “Revision to Torsion/Shock Pylon Components Posting,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 4, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/235894.
