Brief

The sporting activity among amputees.

End of Studies Project for the master’s degree in design carried out over 2 years.

This project is selected as part of Design L'Expo 2025⬈ and will be exhibited at La Cale 2 Créateurs from January 22 to March 9, 2025.

The ESP embodies the development of a practical solution to the research project, with the theoretical and literary components culminating in a comprehensive dissertation.

Amputation context

Psychological and physical challenges, long rehabilitation, difficult return to “normal” life.
59% Dissatisfied physical well-being
64% inactive people (amputees)
50 years old average age
Sport can offer : activity, challenge, benefits, community

How can we promote the participation of adults with lower limb amputations in engaging in physical activities independently to contribute to their well-being?

Strategy

Offer a progressive and regular physical practice aimed at adopting an active lifestyle, while supporting this approach through social connection.

The challenge

How to encourage amputees to play sports despite the difficulties?

Age

Amputee population 50 years + average

Budget

Financial barrier due to adapted sports equipment

Judgment

Stepping out of comfort zone: judgment, fear.

Weather

Canada, harsh winter: slippery roads, cold, snow...

Adaptating

Find enjoyable and suitable sports

Prosthesis

Being able to practice with

Facilities

Find suitable practice locations nearby

Processus

Mental load, anxiety, fear,constraints

Solution

A pair of insoles connected to an app that collects data on the physical activity of people with lower limb amputations, in order to offer daily engagement through challenges to be completed individually or as a team.