| 摘要 |
A foot prosthesis 1 comprising: a resiliently flexible carrier comprising first (3) and second (5) portions respectively adapted to fit about a user's foot and lower leg, said first portion (3) comprising an internal void (11) shaped to fit closely about the user's foot, and said second portion (5) being openable for the insertion of the user's foot and lower leg; means (23) for securing the second portion (5) about the user's lower leg; and a resiliently flexible member (19) supported by said carrier to permit flexure of the member for energy storage during a heel-strike phase of the user's gait, and release of said stored energy during a toe-off phase of the user's gait. |
