Adjustable Feet for Tae-Bo

[RENARDWC at ctrvax.Vanderbilt.Edu]

>From Eric Schwelke, C.P.O. via OANDP-L:

Original-recipient: rfc822;RENARDWC at CTRVAX.VANDERBILT.EDU

Query: Our client/patient/amputee practices tae-bo each morning and
       jumps around. She has complained about the Seattle Light 2 she is
       wearing now because the toes are too flexible.

Three different feet are available for adjustable heel height.

(1) Masterstep from Ossur (2) Total Concept from Century XXII and
(3) Dynamic Response Foot from Endolite

One response suggested using multiple feet for height changes and it
most likely would be the strongest solution given the activity level. I
tend to agree with this but it is the most inconvenient method, and
financially prohibitive.

Another response described a custom solution where a Total Ankle and
Seattle Light foot were combined but I am not prepared to go into
warranty/liability issues.

The Total Concept system appears to be the simplest choice, but after
reading the manufacturers installation instructions, it will not work in
this case. It specifically states:

    The Total Concept Ankle/Foot is designed for community ambulation
    and is not recommended for high impact use or sports related
    activities. Direct pressure on the toe without supporting the heel
    is not recommended (i.e. jumping on toe).

The Masterstep may be a choice but there seem to be frequent maintenance
issues from the responses.

A few people mentioned the Endolite system. I have not researched it.
For the practitioners that have used the Endolite, could you post your
experiences relating to activity levels, practicality, and maintenance?

Eric Schwelke, C.P.O.