The iWalk BIOM is an active, bionic, powered ankle-foot prosthesis that provides a quantum leap forward in mobility assistance for lower-extremity amputees. Developed from technology invented at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the iWalk BIOM propels patients forward using springs that closely simulate the action of muscular tendons. The battery-powered robotics in the iWalk BiOM emulate leg muscle movement and …
Ottobock Triton 1C66 Smart Ankle
The Triton Smart Ankle features an adjustable heel height of up to two inches, a 34º range of motion and longer battery life as compared to other microprocessor-controlled ankles. The ankle also includes a “Relief Function,” which allows the foot to lay flat while sitting or standing on slopes. Ottobock has also developed an app which can sync to the …
Ossur Pro-Flex Prosthetic Foot
Pro-Flex LP offers a high degree of ankle motion and a significant improvement on conventional low profile carbon fiber feet. It also incorporates a full-effective toe length and new ‘reverse tapered’ technology, allowing for greater dorsi-flexion. Less load and more dynamics mean that amputees with a longer limb can enjoy greater comfort for a wide range of activities. The well-designed …
Ottobock 1E95 Challenger Prosthetic Foot
The Challenger is a multi-purpose foot developed for the varying demands from everyday walking to recreational sports. is a multi-purpose carbon fiber foot developed for the varying demands from everyday walking to recreational sports. The Challenger fits with most lower profile shoes and comes with exchangeable heel wedges to support a large variety of sports and other individual needs. It is an …
Rob Von Bargen, CPO
Rob is the newest member of the Clinical Team but began his career with Progressive in 2012 as a college intern. While obtaining a Bachelors’ in Kinesiology with a focus on Fitness Development from Cortland State, Rob was also on the football team, and this afforded him the opportunity to work with talented speed and agility trainers. While considering career …
Ottobock X3 Microprocessor Knee
In 2016 our own Dan Bastian became one of the first amputees in the United States to be fitted with Otto Bock’s new X3 microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee and shin system. The X3 has all of the advantages of its predecessors, the military-spec X2 and the civilian Genium knees, but it takes prosthetic technology to new heights. Among its improvements over …
Endolite’s Orion3 Microprocessor Knee
Orion3 is suitable for active patients who need stability on different terrains, slopes, and steps and the ability to work naturally at varying speeds. The design of the Orion3 allows patients to more evenly distribute their weight, resulting in reduced low back pain common for prosthetic wearers. Features include: Situational Awareness Enhanced Stability Performance Natural Efficient Motion Cycle Mode Fixed …
Ottobock Genium Microprocessor Knee
Progressive O&P’s own Dan Bastian became one of the first civilian amputees in the United States to be fitted with the Genium™ microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee system. The Genium™ was developed by Otto Bock Health Care alongside its cousin, the military-spec X-2™ knee. Years of experience with the C-Leg™ and tens of thousands of amputee users’ feedback enabled Otto Bock to …
Ottobock C-Leg 4 Microprocessor Knee
The Ottobock C-Leg is a microprocessor-controlled knee prosthesis. Introduced to the world in 1997, the C-Leg was the first prosthesis system to intelligently control and adapt to an individual’s gait. The C-Leg uses hydraulic cylinders to control knee flexing. Sensors send information to the microprocessor controlling how much resistance should be provided by the cylinders. The microprocessor receives information from …
Ottobock Kenevo Prosthetic Knee
A new option for increased confidence. The Kenevo prosthetic knee has a built-in microprocessor. Microprocessor-controlled knees have been shown to reduce the risk of uncontrolled falls by up to 80% in moderately active persons, as well as improve the indicators of fall risk, such as fear of falling. Kenevo is fine-tuned to support the way people walk with walkers, crutches, …