In one embodiment, an impact and torque-absorbing module 11 for a low profile lower limb prosthesis 10 comprises two support members 1 and 2 telescopingly engaged to permit axial and rotational motion therebetween. A resilient element 3 resists axial displacement of the two support members 1 and 2, and a torque resisting cuff 4 resists rotational displacement of the two support members 1 and 2. Precompression of the resilient element 3 can reduce the size of the shock module 11 making it more compact. The resilient element 3 can also be replaced allowing adjustment of the shock absorption.
