Impact

Impact on Runner's Lives

The running blade has a very meaningful impact in the lives of amputees who are able to use them. They are able to restore the function of running, allowing amputees to be active and, once adjusted, run almost as well as they could with biological legs. The effectiveness of the blade is described by Jo, on the right, who demonstrates the importance of having a different leg prosthetic when trying to run. The impact this prosthetic has on her and others' lives cannot be understated, it rehabilitates people and gives them many of the same opportunities people with biological legs have in the running world. These blades have also been adapted for children amputees, giving them the ability and opportunity to run safely, which is something that all kids should have. 

The running blade, with the utilization of physical functions and springy materials to maintain running ability, is an engineering wonder that has opened doors for amputees to experience the joy in running and gives them the opportunity to overcome their physical limitations.