Lower Limb Prosthetics: Knees and Feet

Moderator(s)

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  Kate Allyn, CPO/L, FAAOP

  Research Prosthetist
  University of Washington
  University of Washington Bioengineering
  Seattle, Washington, United States

Presentations:

• 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CDT

  Benefits of a Hydraulic Ankle: A Biomechanical Evaluation in Persons with Transtibial Amputation
  

  Presenter: Björn Altenburg, CPO – Ottobock SE & Co KGaA
• 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM CDT

  The Effect of Passive Mechanical Prosthetic Knee and Ankle-foot Components on Gait Safety in Transfemoral Prosthesis Users
  

  Presenter: Steven A. Gard, PhD (he/him/his) – Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center
• 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CDT

  The Importance of Alignment for the Safety and Performance of Transfemoral Prostheses
  

  Presenter: Thomas Maximilian Köhler, MSc., CPO – Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
• 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

  Understanding Prosthetist Preference for Prosthetic Foot Alignment and Stiffness
  

  Presenter: Brittany M. Moores, MSPO, CPO – Northeastern University