Varying stiffness settings within a prosthetic foot does have an effect on prosthetic foot dynamics, and differences are task dependent, specifically in parameters involving kinetic attributes. When considering the need for increased ankle range of motion while performing more demanding gait tasks, a foot that allows the users themselves to adjust stiffness according to the task at hand may be of benefit for active individuals, possibly enhancing the user's satisfaction and comfort during various daily activities.
A. V. Anan’evV. P. ShilovN. L. SukhovE. V. AbkhalimovБ. Г. Ершов
Tomotaka NakamuraMasanori TakahashiTetsuo FukasawaMotoaki Utamura
Tomotaka NakamuraMasanori TakahashiTetsuo FukasawaMotoaki Utamura
Melissa A. DeneckeKathy DardenneC. L. Marquardt