Taking Movement Beyond the Clinic: Levitate Test Runs in Shanghai & Xiamen
What happens when prosthetic technology meets real-world movement? During our two Test Run sessions in Shanghai and Xiamen, participants had the opportunity to find out for themselves.
Organised together with our partner, Teh Lin Prosthetic & Orthotic Inc., the sessions brought local prosthesis users together for a day of practical experiences, movement and activities designed to explore the capabilities of their prosthetic feet beyond the clinic.
Two cities and plenty of action
In Shanghai, the Test Run brought together participants with different activity levels and experiences. The day opened with a theory session led by Teh Lin, covering human anatomy, muscle development and rehabilitation for lower-limb amputees.
From there, it was time to put theory into practice. The Levitate and Teh Lin teams organised a series of outdoor activities focused on mobility, balance and movement. Participants had the opportunity to try different Levitate prosthetic feet, with several also experiencing our Running Blades for the first time.
The programme continued in Xiamen, where participants explored movement through a variety of activities, including mobility and balance exercises, badminton and running. Each activity offered a different setting to experience how prosthetic feet respond to movement, coordination and changing demands.
Taking time to connect
Just as valuable as trying the products was seeing participants get involved, ask questions and share their experiences throughout the day. Every session brought its own moments, conversations and discoveries, making the Test Runs a great experience for everyone involved.
To celebrate their participation, everyone received a diploma from Teh Lin and Levitate.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such great energy to both days, and to the Teh Lin team for making it all happen. We hope to see many more moments like these as we continue bringing movement and the prosthetic community together.
