Cheetah Junior

Product Overview

The Össur Cheetah Junior brings championship-level prosthetic technology to young athletes, combining lightweight carbon fiber construction with pediatric-specific design elements. This running blade empowers children with limb differences to excel in sports and maintain active lifestyles alongside their peers.

Supporting users up to 55kg (121 lbs), the Cheetah Junior accommodates various amputation levels, including transtibial, transfemoral, knee disarticulation, and hip disarticulation. The posterior socket mounting and integrated Nike Sole work together to deliver stability, power, and confidence whether your child is sprinting on the track, playing soccer, or enjoying recess activities. The Active tibial progression system naturally converts impact energy into forward momentum, making running feel more effortless and reducing fatigue during extended play.

Built to withstand everything from pool parties to beach vacations, the fully waterproof design means children never have to miss out on water-based activities. This durability extends beyond water resistance — the high-grade carbon fiber construction handles the demands of daily wear while maintaining consistent performance throughout the prosthetic's lifespan.

Features and Benefits

• Active tibial progression technology: Biomechanically optimized force redirection system converts vertical heel-strike impact into horizontal propulsion, improving gait efficiency by reducing compensatory movements.
• 55kg weight capacity: Accommodates pediatric and adolescent users up to 121 pounds with proportional response characteristics throughout the specified weight range.
• Posterior attachment configuration: Socket mounting position enhances lever arm mechanics for improved push-off power while maintaining medio-lateral stability during dynamic activities.
• Nike Sole integration: Proprietary sole design increases ground contact surface area and provides predictable rollover characteristics essential for developing proper gait patterns.
• Proportional response engineering: Layered carbon fiber construction automatically modulates energy storage and return based on user mass and ground reaction forces.
• Comprehensive water resistance: IP-rated protection enables full submersion in fresh, salt, and chlorinated water without compromising structural integrity or mechanical function.
• Multi-level amputation compatibility: Approved for transtibial, transfemoral, knee disarticulation, and hip disarticulation applications with appropriate componentry.
• Pediatric-specific spring rates: Carbon fiber layup optimized for juvenile biomechanics ensures appropriate energy return without excessive stiffness that could impair natural movement development.
• High-cycle durability: Reinforced carbon fiber matrix withstands repetitive loading patterns characteristic of pediatric activity levels and growth-related adjustments.

The Össur Cheetah Junior represents a clinically proven solution for young amputees requiring prosthetic technology that supports both daily mobility and competitive athletic participation, enabling full integration into age-appropriate physical activities.