Method of measuring the performance of a prosthetic foot

Details Method of measuring the performance of a prosthetic foot Method of measuring the performance of a prosthetic foot

2011-02-22

2011-02-22

Allen, Andre J (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Dynamometers

Responsive to multiple loads or load components

Reexamination Certificate

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07891258

ABSTRACT:
A method of measuring the performance of a prosthetic foot includes obtaining a pressure distribution of the prosthetic foot during a motion of the prosthetic foot and determining whether the pressure distribution falls within a preselected range of performance values for the prosthetic foot. The pressure distribution comprises a trajectory illustrating the progression of a center of pressure of the prosthetic foot during motion. A prosthetic foot can also be designed to approximate a pressure distribution corresponding to a preselected range of performance values.

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