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4 Steps to Choose the Best Prosthetic Foot for Your Needs
1. Identify Your Mobility Needs: K1-K4: It should pair activity level with the type of terrain it will encounter: SACH feet for users of low mobility and dynamic response or Microprocessor feet for active users.
2. Evaluate Key Features: There are two basic options: stability (SACH foot) or rebound (dynamic response foot); microprocessor feet are designed to switch between the two according to the terrain.
3. Consider Physical Factors: Make sure that it conforms to the level of amputation, weight-bearing capability, and other unhealthy factors such as steadiness and arthritic problems.
4. Seek Expert Guidance: Ask a doctor for a referral to a prosthetist for an evaluation and to try out fitting and gait advice.
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