Physiological human foot and ankle simulator as a platform for prosthetic and orthotic design

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The design and testing of external and internal prosthetic ankles and foot/ankle orthotic devices is heavily reliant on understanding how the normal human foot behaves and how the foot adapts to changes in physical activity, speed and terrain. These two essential areas of biomechanical knowledge are in turn reliant on laboratory-based gait studies that grossly underspecify foot biomechanics. This PhD will design and develop a cadaveric model that provides a realistic simulation of human walking and that will become a platform for addressing sector-wide research questions related to prosthetic and orthotic design and testing. The proposed model is a strategic investment in a long-term collaboration between CDT partners to support prosthetic and orthotic research.