The Empower as a bad habit of breaking/malfunctioning. every time you get it back they have made major changes to the programing and battery life. Ever since OttoBock bought it, the quality and customer/user can as tanked
They are very open to suggestions
Everything was great
I utilize my arm for working out and throwing shot put. So I really like how it allows me to complete certain lifts with both arms, and keeps me balance from my left to right side. Other than that I like how easy it is for me to utilize many attachments for various movements (push, pull and presses). I also like how the Velcro fasteners allow me to adjust my arm to better fit my biceps! Finally I really like the opening where my hand can stick out because I do have my hand, but my forearm is significantly shortened and clubbed.
The combination of flexion through the foot and rotational movement through the shock absorber (despite the extra weight) makes it really comfortable on most surfaces. Also, the combination of a pin and vacuum system means it feels very secure at all times, while not being as hot as needing to wear a liner over the top to hold it on.
It’s strong and can actually pick up heavy objects, it has good precision and is useful for daily tasks using fine motor skills.
Both of the prosthesis that I have aren’t too heavy as others but it’s because they are not myoelectric
The functionality
Comfortable, can wear for hours of riding without blisters and plastic smelling arm and it's breathable on a completely different level to anything I've used before. But mainly - it completely fits the bill. Road bike arm, ticks every box from safety to helping me improve my ability on the bike.
Using the Nicole Yoga tool, the ALX sleeve has allowed me to practise yoga and pilates to my full potential after years of struggling with alot of posisitions. It's so light and comfortable, I have machine washed the arm and came out great. The variety of attachments allows you to pursue different activities which for some users would be difficult to attempt without. Everyone at Koalaa are super helpful and lovely so the whole experience of getting the prothesetic was enjoyable. Very affordable against most other prothesetics.
It makes walking really easy