Title :
Energy storage and return in dynamic elastic response prosthetic feet
Author_Institution :
Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA
Abstract :
Dynamic Elastic Response prosthetic feet are designed to store energy in midstance and return a portion of that energy to assist the amputee with push-off. While dozens of designs exist, the literature has not developed a consensus understanding of foot function. Several methods are explored to determine prosthesis energy storage and return, including joint translational power, segmental power, and prosthesis instrumentation
Keywords :
artificial limbs; gait analysis; amputee gait analysis; dynamic elastic response prosthetic feet; energy return; energy storage; foot function; joint translational power; prosthesis instrumentation; push-off; segmental power; Absorption; Density estimation robust algorithm; Electric shock; Energy storage; Foot; Instruments; Joints; Modems; Prosthetics; Springs;
Conference_Titel :
Pediatric Gait, 2000. A new Millennium in Clinical Care and Motion Analysis Technology
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6469-4
DOI :
10.1109/PG.2000.858885
