Gait & posture
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Running at submaximal speeds, the role of the intact and prosthetic limbs for trans-tibial amputees.
Dynamic Elastic Response prostheses are designed to absorb and return strain energy in running. Past research has focused on running prostheses with a single toe spring designed for high speeds. ⋯ A leg-specific response was found at different speeds. On the prosthetic limb the technique was to brake less not propel more at higher speeds with reduced vertical drive. Running at self-selected speed could be used for fitness without inducing detrimental ground reaction forces on the intact limb or evoking asymmetry in step length and frequency.