Modern prostheses have allowed amputees to run again and even compete in Olympic events. However, they generally cost too much for non-professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now there is a prosthetic leg built for everyday exercise and sports. The Danish start-up Levitate<\/a> recently created two models of prosthesis that are both easy to use and affordable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Modern prosthetic legs cost around 12.000 – 14.000 euros per leg as a lump sum. Levitate\u2019s model allows people to pay monthly, meaning amputees who want to lead a more active lifestyle have that opportunity. They also offer their prosthesis for a fraction of the normal price – each leg costs roughly 1600 euros. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Levitate founder Lasse W. Madsen founded the company in collaboration with the Technical University of Denmark<\/a> (DTU). Madsen lost his right leg when he was only 14 and began the company in 2019. In 2020, he made the Forbes \u201930 under 30\u2019 list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI believe that if you have a good idea, will, and drive, you can get things done,\u201d says Madsen. \u201cThe combination of the knowledge and experience that I\u2019ve accumulated during my studies and my work has meant that I dared take the plunge without knowing what the outcome would be.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Levitate has two models \u2013 the J-shape and the C-shape prosthesis \u2013 which are built for either long-distance running or sprinting. They are a \u2018plug and play\u2019 in that they can easily attach to a prosthetic sleave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The prostheses are made with a composite material designed at DTU. Madsen, a former DTU graduate, started his company in the DTU incubator and created his products therein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith the help of a smart design and advanced mathematics, we\u2019ve succeeded in developing a competitive alternative to other prostheses, at a fraction of the price,\u201d says Malte Markussen, Development Engineer at DTU Wind Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lasse and other leg amputees have run with the prosthetic the legs over thousands of kilometres so far. They tested the prostheses for marathon running on a machine. Today, they are being used by first customers around the world in sports ranging from basketball, soccer, and the running track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read about wirelessly controlled prosthetic limbs here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Modern prostheses have allowed amputees to run again and even compete in Olympic events. However, they generally cost too much for non-professionals. 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