Entry running blade Rs 450,000 to 900,000
A recreational running blade with a sport socket, for fitness running and jogging.
- Assessment
- Sport socket
- Run training
Sport prosthesis
Running blade prosthesis, for running, sport and serious training
A running blade is a curved carbon spring with no heel, built to return energy with every stride when you run on your toes. It is not for walking around the house; it is a second leg for training, sport and competition, with a socket made to stay put at speed.
- Free first assessment
- Test socket before the final leg
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Reviewed by Ummad Shafique Mughal, Consultant Orthotist and Prosthetist. Updated October 2026.
In short
What is a running blade?
The short answer
Running blades are J-shaped or C-shaped carbon springs that attach to a sport socket. The blade compresses as your weight lands and springs back as you push off, which is why sprinters and distance runners use them. Because there is no heel, they are made for running on the forefoot, not for standing or everyday walking. Well-known blades include the Össur Cheetah and Flex-Run and the Ottobock 1E90 Sprinter.
A running leg with a blade and a sport socket costs about Rs 450,000 to 2,500,000 or more.
Is it right for you?
Who a running blade suits
Usually a good fit if
- Below knee and above knee users who want to run
- Athletes training for competition
- Children and teenagers keen on sport
- Users who already have a well-fitting everyday leg
We may advise waiting, or something else, if
- First-time users still learning to walk
- Anyone looking for an everyday walking leg
- Stumps with skin problems; running loads are high
- Heart, lung or joint conditions that make running unsafe; ask your doctor
What goes into it
The parts of a running leg
Everything is built to stay put and return energy at speed.
| Part | What we use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | Close-fitting sport socket | Stays put at speed |
| Suspension | Seal-in liner, vacuum, or pin with a sleeve | No movement while running |
| Blade | Carbon blade chosen by weight, sport and level | Energy return with every stride |
| Knee (above knee) | Sport knee made for running | Safe, fast swing |
| Sole | Spiked or rubber sole | Grip on track or road |
Cost in 2026
What a running leg costs
Running leg
Rs 450,000 to 2,500,000+open top end: imported parts
Performance blade Rs 900,000 to 1,800,000
Imported performance blades for regular training and competition.
- Assessment
- Sport socket
- Run training
Above knee running leg Rs 1,200,000 to 2,500,000+
A sport knee with a running blade and a secure socket.
- Assessment
- Sport socket
- Run training
Indicative ranges. A firm figure comes in writing after the free assessment and does not change without your agreement. Full cost guide.
Your visits
From first jog to faster running
Assessment
Your sport, goals and current leg.
Socket
A sport socket, cast and test-fitted.
Blade
Stiffness chosen for your weight and sport.
Fitting
Alignment set for running, not walking.
Training
Drills and a gradual build-up of distance and speed.
Coming from out of town? Tell us your dates and we will plan the visits close together.
How a blade differs from a walking foot
A walking foot is built to land on the heel and roll over the toes. A running blade is built to land on the forefoot and bounce. Its curve stores energy as you load it and gives it back as you leave the ground. Standing still on a blade feels like standing on a spring, which is why runners change to their everyday leg once training is over.
Starting out: walk well first, then run
A good walking pattern on your everyday leg comes first. Then running starts with drills: hopping, skipping and short, easy jogs on a flat surface. Distance and speed build gradually over weeks, giving the skin of the stump time to toughen. Most runners begin with steady jogging long before any sprinting.
Cricket, football and other sports
Blades are made for running in straight lines and gentle curves. For cricket, football and sports with lots of turning, many users do better with a strong everyday leg and a dynamic carbon foot, or a sport foot with a heel. Tell us your sport and we will suggest the right set-up.
Care and safety
Check the carbon for cracks or splits before every session, replace the sole pad when it wears, and rinse off sand after beach runs. Running loads the stump heavily, so check the skin after every session and stop if you see redness that does not fade or any broken skin.
Travelling to us?
Coming to us for a running leg from another city or country
Tell us your city or country and your travel dates when you call. We plan the visits as close together as the stump allows, so most patients can finish the casting, test socket and fitting in one stay, whether they come from Quetta or fly in from Dubai, with a shorter trip later for adjustments if needed.
Questions
Questions about the running blade prosthesis
Can I walk on a running blade?
Not comfortably or safely for everyday life. Blades have no heel and are designed for running on the forefoot. Most runners keep their everyday leg for walking and change to the blade for training.
How much does a running blade cost in Pakistan?
A complete running leg costs about Rs 450,000 to 2,500,000 or more, depending on the blade, the socket and, above the knee, the sport knee.
Can children have running blades?
Yes. Junior blades exist for growing children. Because children grow, we plan socket changes, and the blade category changes with weight.
Do I need special training to run on a blade?
Yes. Running on a blade uses a different technique. We set the alignment and show you drills, and a gradual build-up protects the stump and joints.
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Read moreWe import running blades from Össur and Ottobock to order, and we are independent of both. Brands we fit.
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