Benefits

Built for walking. Unlike the bouncy carbon fiber leaf-springs that are currently popular in the marketplace, the Tensegrity foot bends like the normal foot and ankle, conforming to the terrain under foot, while still providing a sense of being well connected to the ground. Carbon fiber feet continue to bend more and more, but this revolutionary new foot bends only as far as the preset range of motion will allow it to. That means it provides solid support, just when the amputee needs it to.

Stability is crucial to confident walking. To help provide that stability, the Tensegrity foot absorbs a 5% cross slope without passing any stress up the prosthesis to the residual limb. And even at the ends of its motion, it remains compliant and flexible to cross slopes, smoothing out a grassy surface nicely. So it is both stable and comfortable

Comfortable to use, is one way amputees describe walking with this foot. We think this is because the midfoot joint in this foot bends so easily, like the human ankle. This allows for allowing for normal forward progression in walking. With other feet, the same amputees said they "were always walking uphill."

Agility is another benefit that our users have commented on. We think this is because of the "big toe." It is unlike anything else in the industry for providing increased stability, energy return, and agility. Tuned for the weight of the amputee, the big toe supports the amputee's weight, ensuring that the other leg doesn't land too hard, and making sure the foot will spring forward into swing phase, after that other leg is firmly planted.

For moderately high activity amputees (K3), this revolutionary new foot is sure to be the prosthesis of choice. And with easy, built-in adjustments, it is sure to be a favorite with prosthetists as well.