LOWER EXTREMITY PROSTHETICS
SRT Prosthetics provides a large variety of lower extremity prosthetics such as:
- Power Foot BiOM
- Power Knee
- Above Knee & Below Knee Prostheses
- Microprocessor-Controlled Knees
- Sports & High-Activity Knees
- Flex Feet
- Multi-Axial Feet
- Swimming Prosthesis
- Ultra-Lightweight Prosthesis
- Partial Foot Restorations
- Anatomically Designed Sockets
- M.A.S. Socket Specialists
- Pediatric Prosthesis
THE FUTURE IS HERE: INTRODUCING THE POWER KNEE & THE POWER FOOT BiOM
THE NEW POWER FOOT BiOM
The staff at SRT Prosthetics and Orthotics have always encouraged their patients to live a “life without limitation.” Now, with the advanced technology of the Power Foot BiOM, their patients can take one robotic step closer to that kind of life.
Recently, Sam Santa-Rita and Shawn Brown of SRT Prosthetics made a trip to Boston, Massachusetts, to witness the technology of the Power Foot BiOM, which represents an entirely new category in prosthetic technology. They immediately saw the potential of this device, and knew that it would provide a higher quality of life for amputees in their community. Sam and Shawn are excited to announce that SRT Prosthetics is now the exclusive provider of the Power Foot BiOM in the state of Indiana, and also one of only 10 facilities in the world to provide it to their patients.
The BiOM is the first bionic lower-leg system to replace lost muscle function to allow patients to walk with less stress on the rest of their body, allowing them to get through their day using less energy. The Power Foot BiOM relies on precision robotic engineering that powers amputees from one step to the next.
The BiOM is a bionic lower-leg system that simulates the action of the ankle, Achilles tendon and calf muscles by propelling the amputee upwards and forwards during each walking step. Unlike passive carbon fiber feet that only return 50% of the energy of a natural limb, the reflexive action in the BiOM performs net work on every step and returns 100% of the energy while accommodating for real-time terrain changes.
Inside the device is a lithium-polymer battery that is just as easy to use as a battery in a cordless drill. This BiOM reacts to its environment, whether it’s stairs, ramps or level ground. Built-in sensors and microprocessors enable the Power Foot BiOM to mimic the natural way that the foot, ankle, Achilles tendon and calf muscle work together.
But what does all of this mean for the patient?
The Power Foot BiOM is more than just an “upgrade” in prosthetic technology. It will allow an amputee to walk further and faster with less effort over all terrain types, while reducing muscle pain and fatigue. The BiOM makes rapid and real time accommodations as the amputee walks, which greatly improves their balance and reduces their risk of falling. With the Power Foot BiOM, an amputee can easily walk up a flight of stairs step over step, and walk up a curb without hesitation or fear of stumbling.
“This device has the power to change lives,” says Shawn Brown of SRT. “I’ve been an amputee for years, and after spending an entire day on the BiOM, I felt like I had my foot back.”
Ultimately, the Power Foot BiOM provides the opportunity for a higher quality of life. For any amputee, the dream of regaining the sensation of their ankle always seemed to be out of reach. Now, with the technology of the BiOM, that dream can become a reality.
SGT. JOURDAN SMITH Testimonial:
“It’s kind of like I have my leg back. My good leg gets tired before my prosthetic leg. This one has assistance. I’m trying to keep up with it.”
PVT. MATT PEDERSEN Testimonial:
“The technology of the Power Foot BiOM is amazing. I can keep it on longer because I’m not as tired, I don’t have to stop when I get to a curb, and I hardly have to use any effort when going up or down stairs.”
THE NEW POWER KNEE
SRT’s lower-limb amputees are some of the first in the world to receive the new Power Knee, the world’s first and only motorized prosthetic knee. SRT Prosthetics & Orthotics recently became one of the first of a limited number of healthcare professionals in the United States to be a certified provider of this device, which represents an entirely new category of prosthetic technology.
One of the first in the country to experience this technology is Allison Brown of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Allison became an above-knee amputee in 1990 due to osteosarcoma cancer. Determined to maintain an active lifestyle, Allison became a member of the U.S. Disabled Swim Team from 1995 to 1997, where they would win a gold medal and set a world record in the 4×100 meter relay, and also received a silver medal in the 4×100 freestyle relay. Although no longer a competitive swimmer, Allison still gets plenty of exercise chasing around her four children, Riley, 9, Morgan, 7, Hannah, 5, and Jackson, 2.
“I had heard about the Power Knee for quite some time, so I knew the potential of what it could do. I was excited to try it out,” says Allison.
Over the years, Allison has worn several different types of prosthetic knees. “I have primarily used hydraulic knees, until two years ago when I was lucky enough to use the Rheo Knee,” says Allison. I think it was a tremendous advancement to microprocessor knees and I felt very agile on it. Now, with the Power Knee, I think it has redefined how amputees will walk.”
This highly intelligent knee works as an integrated extension of the user, replacing true muscle activity to bend and straighten the knee, as well as provide the power to help maintain walking speeds and assist with the upward motion required for stairs and inclines. With integrated artificial intelligence (AI) systems, sophisticated motion sensors and wireless communication capabilities, the Power Knee is a “smart” prosthetic limb, which can “learn” its user’s walking style and automatically make real-time adjustments based on changes in speed, stride or terrain.
The Power Knee’s design is intended to enhance the user’s balance and stability, and to prevent or minimize the pain, fatigue and long-term injuries that often occur when an amputee favors, over-compensates or over-relies on the other body parts for mobility. This technology will provide amputees with the ability to do more activities of daily living with less stress on their back, shoulders and sound-side knee with less energy and a decreased fear of tripping or falling.
“On the first day a patient is on the Power Knee, they begin to learn to stand and walk,” Allison explains. “Those first few hours were challenging for me. The one thing I did not anticipate about the Power Knee is the commitment it takes to learn to use it properly. It is such an innovative device, and you really have to “re-learn” how to walk on it. But I knew the potential for the Power Knee, and the benefits that I and other patients will reap from learning to use it properly far outweigh the time that it takes to learn it.”
As the days turned into weeks, Allison was able to learn how to navigate obstacles in her daily life, and on the day she was able to successfully walk up a flight of stairs, she began to truly feel comfortable and confident in the Power Knee’s capabilities.
“Now, I am able to fully utilize the benefits of the Power Knee, from relying on it to help me sit down and stand up,” says Allison. “In the long term, I think this will benefit me and my family by allowing me to be an active mother and wife for many more years to come.”
Don’t miss your opportunity to see the Power Foot BiOM & Power Knee up close and personal! This brand-new technology is in high demand, and a waiting list has already been started.
Call 1.866.633.3961 to witness the future of prosthetic technology!
