ETHOS LP: A Low-Profile Prosthetic Foot That Gives You Natural Movement and Maximum Comfort
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Summary:
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ETHOS LP redefines low-profile prosthetic feet with comfort and natural motion
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FusionFlex tech boosts durability and energy return for daily wear
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Multiaxial rotation enables smoother gait on uneven terrain
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Clinician-backed design enhances balance, flexibility, and underfoot feedback
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Ideal for amputees with long residual limbs seeking a compact, dynamic foot
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Low-profile prosthetic feet have long been associated with trade-offs. They often sacrifice energy return, range of motion, or comfort to stay compact. The ETHOS LP prosthetic foot challenges these limitations.
Created by Proteor, ETHOS LP redefines what a low-profile foot can achieve by combining a slim design with features usually seen in more dynamic, higher-profile feet. First introduced in the U.S. in October 2025, with a worldwide release planned for 2026, ETHOS LP offers a new, compelling option for amputees with longer residual limbs who need a versatile, reliable foot.
Rethinking Low-Profile Performance
The ETHOS LP revolutionizes the typical low-profile prosthetic foot by delivering natural movement and everyday comfort, removing the need to compromise between fit and functionality.
The ETHOS LP incorporates FusionFlex, a three-layer composite technology with a fiberglass core for durability and outer layers of carbon fiber to enhance energy return. This design helps the foot endure daily use and minimizes concerns about material fatigue.
Additionally, it features a multiaxial rotation plate made from a proprietary rubber blend, allowing the foot to independently adapt to:
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Axial rotation (twisting)
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Inversion and eversion (side-to-side tilt)
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Heel-keel separation for adaptive rollovers
Clinically, these features can reduce discomfort and irritation while improving balance on uneven terrain and during transitions such as ramps and curbs. Compared to traditional low-profile feet, ETHOS LP supports about ±8° of axial rotation and ±16.5° of inversion/eversion, enabling smoother, more natural movements.
Further design elements enhance comfort and performance:
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A half-rocker sole plate ensures constant ground contact and smooth rollovers, minimizing abrupt gait shifts.
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Split keel and heel sections adapt to uneven terrain, enhancing stability on slopes and over obstacles.
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A heel bumper cushions heel strikes and helps return energy for the next step.
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The absence of bolts removes dead spots, providing more consistent and intuitive underfoot feedback.
User Feedback
For both users and clinicians, design innovations only matter if they lead to real improvements in daily life. Early users of ETHOS LP report noticeable differences: increased flexibility, confidence in various situations, and trust in the foot’s structure that go beyond short tests into actual use.
One prosthetic user and clinician, Tim B., pointed out how the foot allows smooth movement—even uphill, on stairs, or during gym workouts—without the stiffness of a toe lever or worries about material wear over time.
A Foot for Today and Tomorrow
ETHOS LP embodies a performance-oriented low-profile foot that redefines its potential. By integrating advanced composites with biomechanical responsiveness, it balances comfort and functionality, supporting both everyday and aspirational movements.
As prosthetic technology advances, ETHOS LP exemplifies how careful engineering—guided by clinical insight and user feedback—can create a natural-feeling prosthetic foot minus the bulk.
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