Practicing sport after an amputation is possible, as long as you are properly equipped. Discover the different types of sports prostheses available.

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Which Prosthetic Leg Should I Use for Sports? | Össur Prosthetics

Practicing sport after an amputation is possible, as long as you are properly equipped. There are several types of Össur sports prosthesis for amputees, such as sports blades and multi-activity prostheses. 

Which Prosthetic Leg Should I Use for Sports?

Which prosthetic leg should I use for sports?

Practising sport after an amputation is possible, as long as you are properly equipped. There are several types of Össur sports prosthesis for amputees, such as sports blades and multi-activity prostheses.

Always choose a sports prosthesis that is adapted to your sporting activities together with your prosthetist but if you choose for a low impact sport like Nordic Walking or Yoga, you can still use your daily foot.

Curved in the shape of a C or reproducing the shape of a cheetah's leg, blades are sports prostheses designed for athletics and running.

Designed for top-level athletes in disciplines requiring maximum energy release, such as sprinting, long jumping, or the 400-metre race. Professional sports blades enable fast, powerful strides.

Each discipline requires a specific sports blade. These are known as jumping blades, running blades, or sprint blades.

The Cheetah Xcel and Cheetah Xtreme blades are for sprints, the Cheetah Xpanse is designed for long jumping, and the Cheetah Xtend is suitable for long-distance running.

Please also check with your health insurance if a sports blade is reimbursed in your country. 

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Curved in the shape of a C or reproducing the shape of a cheetah's leg, blades are sports prostheses designed for athletics and running. 

Designed for a wide range of users, recreational running blades are ideal for people who want to run or jog regularly but aren't looking for athletic performance. In this case, either the Cheetah Xceed or the Flex-Run with Nike sole would be most suitable. 

Most sports prostheses are designed for the best possible performance for a specific need or activity. While this is an advantage for people who only practise one sport, it can become a challenge for those who want to practise a variety of activities. This means having to change prostheses frequently to adapt to different activities throughout the day.

A multi-activity prosthesis offers the versatility to go from one type of activity to another. Designed for everyday use, this sports prosthesis allows the user to take part in various sports without changing prosthesis during the day.

The Cheetah Xplore multi-activity prosthesis generates significant energy release and dynamic push off, offering greater balance and stability.

Children's sports prostheses play an essential role in the inclusion and independence of young people who have experienced amputation.

Designed specifically to meet the needs of growing children, these prostheses offer a multitude of benefits and enable all children to take part in physical activities. They contribute to their physical, social, and emotional development by empowering them to do just what their peers can do. 

Consult a healthcare professional or prosthetist if unsure about the recommendations' suitability for an individual. 

Which prosthetic leg should I use for sports?

Practising sport after an amputation is possible, as long as you are properly equipped. There are several types of Össur sports prosthesis for amputees, such as sports blades and multi-activity prostheses.

Types of Sports Prostheses

Professional Sports Blades

Leisure Running Blades

Multi-Activity Prostheses

Junior Sports Prostheses

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