{"id":20949,"date":"2024-04-18T00:25:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T00:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=20949"},"modified":"2024-04-18T09:10:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T09:10:25","slug":"prosthetics-for-paralympic-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=20949","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the challenges: athletic prosthetics and Nike&#8217;s collaboration with \u00d6ssur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ol><li ><a href=\"#how-do-dentures-work\">How do dentures work?<\/a><ol><li ><a href=\"#the-boom-in-prostheses\">The boom in prostheses<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li ><a href=\"#an-example-of-prostheses-for-athletes-and-sportsmen\">An example of prostheses for athletes and sportsmen<\/a><ol><li ><a href=\"#nike-sole-2-0-x-ossur-running-blade\">Nike Sole 2.0 x \u00d6ssur Running Blade<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Who hasn&#8217;t watched with admiration as Paralympic athletes challenge the limits of the human body, using prosthetics to recover the functions of a lost limb? These extraordinary tools, defined by the National Library of Medicine as &#8220;devices designed to replace a missing body part or to improve the functioning of a body part,&#8221; represent a unique marriage of advanced engineering and human necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The loss of a body part, whether due to trauma or congenital conditions, can be devastating. But thanks to prostheses, it is possible to recover a significant part of the functions of the lost limb. Lightweight, comfortable, and incredibly high-tech devices, these devices offer a wide range of motion, allowing people to tackle everyday challenges with greater independence and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There are four main types of prostheses, each designed to replace a specific missing body part:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">the<strong> transradial prosthesis<\/strong> for the arm below the elbow,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">the <strong>transhumeral prosthesis<\/strong> for the arm above the elbow,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The <strong>transtibial prosthesis<\/strong> for the leg below the knee, of course patients need rehabilitation to achieve optimal mobility, since the feet of transtibial prostheses usually do not move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The <strong>transfemoral prosthesis <\/strong>replaces a missing leg above the knee. They are the most complex, because they are fundamental to the quality of life of an amputee. They play a defining role in a person&#8217;s ability to sit, stand, balance, and move.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/worker-making-plaster-cast-for-socket-at-prostheti-2023-11-27-05-36-09-utc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"prosthetics-for-paralympic-athletes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20952 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/worker-making-plaster-cast-for-socket-at-prostheti-2023-11-27-05-36-09-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/worker-making-plaster-cast-for-socket-at-prostheti-2023-11-27-05-36-09-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/worker-making-plaster-cast-for-socket-at-prostheti-2023-11-27-05-36-09-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/worker-making-plaster-cast-for-socket-at-prostheti-2023-11-27-05-36-09-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/worker-making-plaster-cast-for-socket-at-prostheti-2023-11-27-05-36-09-utc-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/worker-making-plaster-cast-for-socket-at-prostheti-2023-11-27-05-36-09-utc-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/worker-making-plaster-cast-for-socket-at-prostheti-2023-11-27-05-36-09-utc-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/worker-making-plaster-cast-for-socket-at-prostheti-2023-11-27-05-36-09-utc-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/worker-making-plaster-cast-for-socket-at-prostheti-2023-11-27-05-36-09-utc-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Each type of prosthesis requires a customization process to ensure maximum comfort and <strong>effectiveness in restoring the functions<\/strong> of the lost limb. Silicone arms, hands and fingers look extremely natural because their color can be adapted to <strong>any skin tone<\/strong>. The material is <strong>soft and can be shaped<\/strong> to be thin at the edges for a natural transition to the skin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-dentures-work\"><strong>How do dentures work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Current types of prostheses offer a wide <strong>variety of choice<\/strong> when it comes to <strong>function<\/strong> and <strong>purpose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Passive <strong>dentures<\/strong> primarily have an aesthetic function, aiming to provide a natural look. Other types of prostheses are powered in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Those <strong>fueled by the movement of the body itself<\/strong> are controlled by the individual&#8217;s body. Usually, they are connected by cables and move in sync with bodily movements. For example, a cable can be connected from the shoulder to the prosthetic hand, allowing the prosthesis to activate when the shoulder moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Motorized <strong>prosthetics<\/strong>, on the other hand, are equipped with buttons or other controls to adjust movement. For example, a prosthetic hand may have a dedicated button to flex the wrist and fingers, allowing you to grasp objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Finally, <strong>myoelectrically propelled prostheses<\/strong> use electrical signals sent through electrodes placed on the skin to power the prosthetic limbs. These advanced devices can replicate human limb movements in a very similar way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Prostheses are generally connected to the residual limb through straps or via a lining that fits directly into the cavity of the prosthesis, securing itself via vacuum or a pin closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Creating a custom prosthesis is a process that requires many measurements<\/strong>, sometimes even before amputation. Thanks to advances in recent years, it is possible to make completely customized prostheses to adapt to each individual situation. Each patient is unique and each prosthesis is tailored to their body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/female-technician-assembling-and-fixing-parts-of-m-2023-11-27-05-16-34-utc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"prosthetics-for-paralympic-athletes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20953 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/female-technician-assembling-and-fixing-parts-of-m-2023-11-27-05-16-34-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/female-technician-assembling-and-fixing-parts-of-m-2023-11-27-05-16-34-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/female-technician-assembling-and-fixing-parts-of-m-2023-11-27-05-16-34-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/female-technician-assembling-and-fixing-parts-of-m-2023-11-27-05-16-34-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/female-technician-assembling-and-fixing-parts-of-m-2023-11-27-05-16-34-utc-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/female-technician-assembling-and-fixing-parts-of-m-2023-11-27-05-16-34-utc-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/female-technician-assembling-and-fixing-parts-of-m-2023-11-27-05-16-34-utc-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/female-technician-assembling-and-fixing-parts-of-m-2023-11-27-05-16-34-utc-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The prosthodontist scans the residual limb once it has healed and creates a plaster mold or fiberglass cast to construct the prosthesis. Next, he turns the mold into a model of the patient&#8217;s limb and modifies it until it is wearable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">During this process, it takes into account the muscles, tendons, bones, and gait of the residual limb, as well as the patient&#8217;s functional goals, such as running or swimming, for example. To test the prosthesis, a transparent plastic replica is created, which is eventually turned into a durable artificial limb. The materials used can be acrylic resin, carbon fiber, thermoplastics, silicone, aluminum, titanium, or a leather-like coating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Patients immediately begin physiotherapy to learn how to maximize success with the new prosthesis. As movement improves, people gain more independence and self-confidence, thus living a more fulfilling life, without feeling socially different or overwhelmed by daily physical challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In any case, modern advances in prosthetics have greatly improved range of motion and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/physiotherapist-helping-patient-with-prosthetic-le-2023-11-27-05-22-43-utc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"prosthetics-for-paralympic-athletes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20954 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/physiotherapist-helping-patient-with-prosthetic-le-2023-11-27-05-22-43-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/physiotherapist-helping-patient-with-prosthetic-le-2023-11-27-05-22-43-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/physiotherapist-helping-patient-with-prosthetic-le-2023-11-27-05-22-43-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/physiotherapist-helping-patient-with-prosthetic-le-2023-11-27-05-22-43-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/physiotherapist-helping-patient-with-prosthetic-le-2023-11-27-05-22-43-utc-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/physiotherapist-helping-patient-with-prosthetic-le-2023-11-27-05-22-43-utc-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/physiotherapist-helping-patient-with-prosthetic-le-2023-11-27-05-22-43-utc-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/physiotherapist-helping-patient-with-prosthetic-le-2023-11-27-05-22-43-utc-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/physiotherapist-helping-patient-with-prosthetic-le-2023-11-27-05-22-43-utc-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Physiotherapist helping patient with prosthetic leg walk between parallel bars during physiotherapy session at hospital, New artificial limb production for disabled people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-boom-in-prostheses\"><strong>The boom in prostheses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The global prosthetics market was valued at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/prosthetics-orthotics-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$6.92 billion in 2023<\/a> and expects it to continue growing. This increase is attributable to the increase in the incidence of sports injuries and road accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In addition, technological advances in the field of prosthetics are expected to further foster the expansion of the market. For example, in October 2022, researchers at Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed sophisticated methods to monitor muscle movements using a simple array of magnets, in order to make it easier for people with amputations to control prosthetic limbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Some of the major players in the market include \u00d6ssur, Blatchford Limited, WillowWood Global LLC, and Ottobock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ossur.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ossur.com\/en-us\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00d6ssur <\/a>is a supplier of non-invasive orthopaedic equipment<\/strong>, present in 36 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, through numerous distributors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"an-example-of-prostheses-for-athletes-and-sportsmen\"><strong>An example of prostheses for athletes and sportsmen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nike-sole-2-0-x-ossur-running-blade\"><strong>Nike Sole 2.0 x \u00d6ssur Running Blade<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The idea came from do-it-yourself solutions by athletes like <strong>Sarah Reinertsen<\/strong>, who modified the soles of shoes to create a backup traction device on her running blade, a specialized prosthetic leg for sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BwKaijHDyv0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BwKaijHDyv0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Sarah Reinertsen (@alwaystri)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Sarah, born with a <strong>focal defect proximal of the femur<\/strong>, underwent amputation at the age of seven. <strong>At just 13 years old<\/strong>, she managed to <strong>break<\/strong> the <strong>world record for the 100 meters<\/strong> for women amputees above the knee, currently holding world records in the marathon and half marathon. So she was a high-level athlete who, in her garage, assembled her own equipment with scissors and glue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Designer <strong>George Xanthos<\/strong>, <strong>of Nike Sole 2.0<\/strong>, took this history into account, as well as the design and optimization of the product, always prioritizing the needs of consumers. Despite being revolutionary, <strong>version 1.0, a <\/strong>quick-change<strong> traction system <\/strong>for \u00d6ssur racing blades, was not complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dDpRpnA_Rfg?autohide=2&amp;autoplay=1&amp;mute=1&amp;controls=0&amp;fs=0&amp;loop=1&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;playlist=dDpRpnA_Rfg&amp;rel=1&amp;showinfo=1&amp;theme=dark&amp;wmode=&amp;playsinline=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Therefore, nine years later, Nike, in collaboration with a group of athletes, decided to go further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The need for an interchange system became apparent considering the practical challenges that adaptive athletes face in using prosthetics. This system allowed for easy attachment and removal of soles, solving problems such as rapid wear and the need for variety in soles for different sporting activities. In addition, the introduction of sole options offered a cost-effective solution for athletes who could not afford several <strong>specialized blades<\/strong> <strong>for each sporting discipline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>After a trip to Reykjav\u00edk<\/strong>, George traveled to the \u00d6ssur prosthetics site, a long-standing partner in the Nike Sole initiative, to test the results of months of design work. Together with Paralympic high jumper <strong>Markus Rehm<\/strong>, he faced challenges in the testing process of the initial prototype. Looking at the slow-motion footage of Markus&#8217; activities, it emerged that the prototype&#8217;s contact with the ground was not optimal, probably due to an excessive reduction in the length of the sole to reduce weight. <strong>George and Markus quickly solved the problem<\/strong>, making modifications and adjustments to the prototypes and repeating the tests to ensure optimal operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">During this busy weekend of work, further design improvements were made, such as <strong>the elimination of plastic studs<\/strong> that could pose slipping hazards for long jumpers, and the strategic relocation of spikes to improve traction. In addition, George considered the different needs of the stud configuration based on the sport practiced and included customizable orthotic options to facilitate <strong>customization of the sock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ossur-nike-sole-amputee-running_1024x10242x-edited.png\" alt=\"prosthetics-for-paralympic-athletes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20956 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ossur-nike-sole-amputee-running_1024x10242x-edited.png 1000w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ossur-nike-sole-amputee-running_1024x10242x-edited-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ossur-nike-sole-amputee-running_1024x10242x-edited-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ossur-nike-sole-amputee-running_1024x10242x-edited-600x375.png 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ossur-nike-sole-amputee-running_1024x10242x-edited-20x13.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nike Sole Kit for Flex-Run Foot <br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/amputeestore.com\/en-de\/products\/ossur-nike-sole-for-flex-run\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amputeestore.com\/en-de\/products\/ossur-nike-sole-for-flex-run\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amputeestore <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As a diligent innovator, <strong>George is already considering future improvements<\/strong>. These could include a wider range of traction options specific to different sports, such as <strong>trail running and basketball<\/strong>, allowing athletes to tailor their prostheses to the needs of the discipline being practiced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As George says, &#8220;<em>who knows what&#8217;s possible<\/em>?&#8221; However, it is certain that it will do its best to explore all possibilities and continuously improve prosthetics to meet the needs of adaptive athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>You may also be interested in the following articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-posts su-posts-default-loop \">\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-20275\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"su-post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=20275\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lasportiva-copertina--20x8.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail jl-lazyload lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lasportiva-copertina-.webp\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=20275\">La Sportiva: the brand that embraces the challenges of nature<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: 2024-02-20\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>To best challenge the obstacles in running in nature, you need ad hoc technical equipment&#8230; and that&#8217;s where La Sportiva comes in. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-19869\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"su-post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=19869\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1621\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/COPERTINA-3-20x13.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail jl-lazyload lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/COPERTINA-3-scaled.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=19869\">Mountains shoes: how to face winter!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: 2024-01-24\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The mountains in winter can be a difficult and treacherous place for many, but not for everyone. 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