Sports & Specialty Prostheses
We have over 50 years of experience and expertise in fitting specialized prosthetics to meet the demands of higher-level sports and outdoor activities.
Specialty Lower Extremity Prosthetics
Running
The Limb Center helps patients reach their full potential. For some, that may be getting back to jogging, running a marathon, or returning to the track to sprint! Together, we select the best prosthetic foot or knee based on the patients’ running abilities and personal goals.
Activity Specific Prosthetics
At The Limb Center, we have fit a wide range of highly active patients providing appropriate lower limb prostheses for patients who surf, swim, waterski, snowboard, ski, golf, or ride horses, motorcycles, or bicycles. Our clinicians have also successfully fit patients with upper limb prostheses with specific terminal devices for golfing, cycling, bowling, or playing basketball.
Whatever your goals are, we can help you achieve them!
Activity Specific Prosthetics
These are specialized prostheses for those with bilateral above knee limb loss. These prostheses utilize custom sockets mounted directly to the prosthetic feet without prosthetic knees (or the knees are kept locked, and the height shortened to a minimum). This is done to achieve a lower center of gravity for improved balance and greater stability. The prosthetic feet used are small platforms with a rocker sole to deter the amputee from falling.
The foreshortened prostheses allow mobility with relative ease and less energy cost to the amputee. These are generally used as training legs for new amputees to increase their endurance, improve their balance, and develop the core strength necessary to ambulate successfully. For some, they may become their primary prostheses. Prosthetic knees can be added to the foreshortened prostheses as soon as the amputee has progressed to be able to walk with standard, full length prostheses.
Specialty Upper Extremity Prosthetics
Myoelectric Arms
Some upper limb amputees are candidates for myoelectric prosthetic devices. These highly technical and innovative prostheses are provided by clinicians who have had specialized training and certification to be able to fit them to patients.
Numerous prosthetic manufacturers have designed their own components with specific features and functions. Successful users need adequate and precise muscle contractions along with special training much practice to be able to utilize the features as intended and achieve optimal outcomes.
Technology
The Limb Center actively stays up-to-date with the latest state-of-the-art technology and techniques from around the globe, ensuring that our patients always have access to the most advanced solutions.
Our L.I.M.B. Care Approach
Each step of your recovery is backed by our distinct L.I.M.B. Care approach.
Lifelong
Your long-term health and well-being is extremely important to us. You deserve a clinician who will listen to you and understand your needs. We want you to know there is a provider available For You. For Life.
Individualized
You are unique, and no two patients are the same. We have built an environment designed to help you thrive and live your best life. Our patients continue to amaze us each, and every day. Join us!
Meaningful
You being able to rely on your prosthesis to walk, and for it to function as it should, is essential to you. We work closely with you to perfect the socket fit based on your limb, your movement abilities, and your personal goals.
Boundless
You should feel confident in your ability to live your day to day life. Whether at a desk, working manual labor, playing sports, or traveling, we are here to ensure that your prosthesis is not limiting you.