Amputee Running - Ronnie Dickson

Above the knee amputee Ronnie Dickson talks about his experience learning how to run as an amputee and shares how to go about learning how to do it.

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[mwestervelt]

Ronnie,I am an amputee (3 years) I have a c-leg. I'd love to run but cannot seem to get the action right...I have to skip with my good leg. I don't know if I'm doing the movement wrong or what. My ortho man says the c-leg is not to be used for running.So I wish I knew what I needed to do.I'd love to feel my body run again.I ran everyday prior to my accident.Thanks for any help.

[Radickso]

@mwestervelt

It is very difficult to run with a C-leg. I have only ever known a few people that could do it. I recommend the other set up for running, Total Knee 2100 with an Ossur Flex Run. This is the easiest and most efficient setup for running.

If your prosthetist is not familiar with fitting running legs, I work at a company that specializes in working with athletes. We work with Paralympic runners and Triathletes from all over the country.

Let me know if you need any other info.

[redbaroncarwash]

@mwestervelt My experience was similar. I really wanted to run foot-over-foot. I was sponsored by Flex Foot, Mauch, USMC, and Hanger so I had good equipment (VSP and SNS). I got some hints on the internet and in about 30 minutes taught myself to run foot-over-foot.

Once I did that, it was never important to me again. I guess I just needed to do it once. That was 16 years ago and I've never felt the need to do it again.

It gave me a sore back and was inconvenient, so once I did it...

[ShaDoWworldshadow]

looks like you need to extend your toes on your good foot more (at least thats what it looks like in my view), you seem to be dropping as you transition without letting your left foot work as it should and transition over to your good leg by extending your good toe up and put more you will get a smoother gate, at least i do when I walk,

[hectichorse]

awesome it looks awesome, like a robot part from halo reach so epic, I hope it helps you out more then being in a wheel chair. Im happy to see people like you not give up and winge like my life is ruined, good job.

[mwestervelt]

thanks so much for your quick reply.I can't get another leg yet so I'm trying to do with this one.The running feet are so much also. I just ordered a poweriser foot...don't know if your familiar... I will try to come up with some design. My gait is what's off. I can't seem to run with out skipping on my good leg to catch up for the next step. Wish I could figure it out. I watch your video and try to see what is different about my process but just can't figure it out...thanks

[TheWailaboabdoh]

and what's the company name of your leg it' seem fantastic , my father had cut his leg 6 dayes ago , and now i'm looking to find the best leg for him and to let him move normal , regards

[TheWailaboabdoh]

congratulation's brother so understood this type of leg cost about $10000 US dollar , i really appreciate your answer , thanks alot .

[nsrailfan20k]

I happen to be a Lab tech at a orthotic and prosthetic company in Iowa.