Athlete prostheses are special types of prostheses designed to make it easier for amputees to do sports and enable them to participate in more activities. These prosthetics are designed to help users perform more effectively and safely in certain sports. One of the important problems of amputees after amputation is; They cannot use the prostheses they use while doing sports or cannot perform. Therefore, prosthetic applications are made to perform various activities. Sportive activities are activities that require many features in today's technology for many prosthesis users. Carbon spring-shaped feet are used for runners, without heels and providing maximum energy return. In jumping sports, feet with shock absorbing properties in addition to energy recycling are suitable. While one foot can be used in basketball, as in jumping sports, the prosthetic foot must also have the ability to rotate and bend slightly. There are special prosthesis options for our arm amputee patients that they can use in activities such as boxing, billiards or fishing.
The construction technique and training of athlete prostheses are different from other prostheses and are applied by our certified expert teams. Athlete prostheses are products that appeal to K3-K4 level prosthesis users. You can have our professional athlete prostheses and represent our country in the Paralympics.
Here are some types of sports prostheses and their features:
Running Prostheses:
It is designed to provide high speed and freedom of movement.
Thanks to its soft materials and light structure, it provides energy efficiency while running.
It has special designs to increase balance and stability.
Swimming Prostheses:
They are made of waterproof materials and are lightweight, providing better performance under water.
It has special designs to adapt to swimming movements.
Mountaineering and Climbing Prostheses:
Designed to provide greater stability and support.
It contains hard materials and special grip systems.
Basketball Prosthetics:
It has special designs for fast movement and jumping abilities.
Optimized to increase ball control and balancing abilities.
Off-Road Sports Prostheses:
It is designed for off-road sports such as cycling and skiing.
It is made with durable materials and designed to provide stability on a variety of surfaces.
Tennis and Table Tennis Prostheses:
It is designed to increase the ability to hit the ball and move quickly.
It has special features to increase balance and maneuverability.
Snowboard and Ski Prostheses:
It is designed to provide better performance on snow.
Contains durable, waterproof and cold-resistant materials.
Athlete prosthetics are often customized to individual needs and designed to suit the person's sports style and goals. The development of these prosthetics continues constantly as technology advances, allowing amputee athletes to participate in a wider range of sports.