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The aim of this research was to design a trans-tibial dynamic elastic response (DER) prosthesis which could simulate the power generation and absorption properties of an intact foot and shank segments. A carbon fibre sickle-shaped prosthesis was developed in which the strain energy from the early part of the stride was stored, and was released again at the point of take-off, to simulate the action of the missing musculature. Stress analysis techniques were used in the design of the prosthesis, for the purposes of computing and maximizing the strain energy of the elements. A force transducer was designed into the prosthesis to verify the analysis. Video motion analyses of the prosthesis were carried out in order to determine the most appropriate shape that would reduce gait asymmetries. 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