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1A1-2 - Foot prosthetics

Empower

Restore your power.

The Empower prosthetic foot was specially designed for active users who navigate varied indoor and outdoor environments and place a high value on the ability to cover longer distances and walk at a higher walking speed.

The Empower prosthetic foot was specially designed for active users who navigate varied indoor and outdoor environments and place a high value on the ability to cover longer distances and walk at a higher walking speed.

 

  • Mimics lost muscle function with powered propulsion at toe-off
  • Plantar flexion during rollover provides extra comfort when walking and increased stability when going down slopes
  • Reduces joint strain through increased support on the prosthetic side

 

It's more than a prosthetic foot. It's a foundation.

Product typeMicroprocessor controlled feet with dynamic ankle rotation
Mobility grade3
Max. body weight286.6 lbs
All specifications
Benefits at a glance

Empower – powered propulsion

Mattias goes hiking in the woods with two friends.
Cover longer distances at a higher walking speed

The Empower delivers the exact amount of propulsion that you need to push off and move forward, with every step. 

Mattias walking down a rocky hill.
More stable gait when walking down slopes

When walking downhill, the Empower is lowered to adapt to the slope of the ground. This gives you more stability because you can put your whole foot on the ground faster.

Rob climbing stairs with his Empower.
Coping with everyday life 

Slopes and stairs are often a challenge. Compensating for missing muscle functions requires a great deal of effort. The Empower gives you the power that is needed for forward and upward movements. This enables you to overcome obstacles.

Mattias sitting in a café working on his laptop.
Relief function for a more natural appearance

The Empower is lowered to the floor when sitting. This not only looks more natural, it also relieves your residual limb.

Rob walking around town with his Empower.
Reduced joint strain

The Empower improves the gait pattern by providing support, thus reducing joint strain. The prosthetic foot can also help reduce knee and lower back pain.

Detail view of the Empower Setup app.
Setup app for O&P professionals

Your O&P professional uses the Setup app to customise the Empower prosthetic foot to your needs.

Pen and paper.
Benefits confirmed in studies

Discover scientific information about the Empower. The benefits of the prosthetic foot have been proven in clinical trials. More information can be found in the download section.

Prosthetic feet in detail.
More than a prosthetic foot. It’s a foundation.

The prosthetic foot makes a difference in the success of your treatment. Learn more about prosthetic feet in general and our other foot options here.

User Experience

Almost effortless

Mattias

It’s amazing that Mattias survived his skiing accident. Since then, he has been driven to motivate and inspire people around the entire world. His energy and positive attitude towards life are contagious! Anything is possible – if you really want it.

Carsten

Carsten demonstrates the benefits of the Empower prosthetic foot in his daily life.

Devin

The Empower changed my life. Thanks to the Empower, I can work an 8-hour shift and more without pain. It is really the most adaptable ankle joint I've ever stood on. The foot has given me back the quality of life that I have been dreaming of for over twelve years. The Empower is really revolutionary.

Rob

“My goal is to get back to where I was before my accident. I often had back pain. I simply wasn’t able to carry out my tasks at work properly. Since I got the Empower, I can do absolutely everything I used to do.”

Functionality

Energy with every step

How the Empower works

The Empower imitates the original functions of the muscles and tendons, thereby ensuring a smoother movement sequence and a more physiological gait pattern. Active propulsion is a unique feature, providing high-energy support for every step. The leg and entire body are propelled forwards. Your weight is gently transferred to the sound limb. At the same time, sensors regulate the intensity of the forward thrust required for the respective situation and the most suitable foot position.

Resources

Learn more

An amputee practices walking with the Ottobock Kenevo in a rehabilitation center with a physical therapist

Living with a leg amputation

Read about what to expect after a leg amputation, how to heal your residual limb, and finding the right rehabilitation facilities.

Specifications

Product information

Product typeMicroprocessor controlled feet with dynamic ankle rotation
Mobility grade3
Max. body weight286.6 lbs
Amputation levelTransfemoral amputation, Transtibial amputation
MaterialCarbon

Product Data

Mobility grade3
Max. body weight286.6 lbs
Sideleft (L), right (R)
Size9.84-11.81 ″
Weight (without footshell)4.3 lbs*
Weight with normal footshell4.73 lbs*
System height with normal footshell7.99 ″*
Build height with normal footshell8.7 ″*
Footshell colourbeige 4, light brown 15
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