By: J. Blount Swain – President

PROTEOR USA was formed for one purpose….to enhance the lives of amputees who encounter mobility challenges on a daily basis.

Our initial product is a prosthetic foot.  You may be wondering why the world needs another prosthetic foot when there are about a hundred already on the market? Very simple….prosthetic feet are generally all the same since they are made from carbon fiber. The RUSH foot is not, however. We decided to make an innovative product which is both durable and flexible. Carbon fiber could never be expected to perform in this manner.

An increasing number of amputees in the United States are moving beyond mere ambulation into active sports and recreation activities. Estimates of the number of amputees actively involved range from 15,000 to 20,000 with over 5,000 participating in organized competitive sports.

The days are gone when the prosthetist and rehabilitation team could be satisfied with being able to get the amputee to just walk. Expectations of our clients have changed. Not only the younger amputee, or the veterans of war, but also the active geriatric expects to be able to ride a bicycle, play golf, tennis, or jog around the block. Our challenge is to meet these expectations.