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Developed with world record-holding triathlon, marathon and Paralympian competitor Sarah Reinertsen, this sports-specific prosthesis features a technical first -- a distance-running sole that maximises traction, stability and performance for amputee athletes. The aggressive C-curve of the carbon-fibre blade provides greater forward propulsion and improved energy return, and the increased toe length enables more powerful push-offs for faster acceleration.
Cost: £POA
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