Carbon-fiber composites are considered to be one of the suitable materials for the
fabrication of prosthetic feet. However, commercially available composites-based prosthetic …

Featured Application Variable stiffness in the force response of a prosthetic foot. Abstract
Different tasks and conditions in gait call for different stiffness of prosthetic foot devices. The …

The purpose of this paper is to undertake a systematic review on various mechanical design
considerations, simulation and optimization techniques as well as the clinical applications of …

The prosthetic feet that are most often prescribed to individuals with K3/K4 levels of
ambulation are the ESR feet. ESR stands for energy-storing and-releasing. The elastic …

Objective: Energy-storage-and-return (ESAR) prosthetic feet have improved amputee
mobility due to their efficient conversion of strain energy to mechanical work. However, this …

Amputation levels in Egypt and the surrounding neighborhood require a state intervention to
localize the manufacturing of prosthetic feet. Amputations are mainly due to chronic …

In this paper, natural frequencies of a three-layered foot prosthesis are investigated. The
model of foot prosthesis consisted of a three-layered base, which substitutes a human foot …

Loss of mobility and functional capacity is a common consequence of partial foot amputation
(PFA). Several effective partial foot prostheses (PFP) have been developed to restore …

Structural analysis of a prosthetic foot was conducted using the commercial finite element
analysis software. Three-dimensional models of various foot designs were developed using …

Generally, due to traumatic or vascular disorders, in some people, the lower leg is cut from
below the knee and separated from the body. This procedure is called transtibial …