{"id":12,"date":"2024-08-06T09:24:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T09:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/protec.vps1.sixtyseven.digital\/en\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2025-12-15T13:19:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:19:44","slug":"sports-blades","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.protec.amsterdam\/en\/our-services\/sports-blades\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports blades"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;none&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;column_reverse&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ada4c5&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; constrain_group_1=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; constrain_group_8=&#8221;yes&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;40px&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; class=&#8221;hero no-margin&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column top_padding_desktop=&#8221;65&#8243; bottom_padding_desktop=&#8221;65&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<div class=\"breadcrumb-wrap\">\n  <nav class=\"breadcrumb-nav\" aria-label=\"breadcrumb\">\n    <ol class=\"breadcrumb\">\n                        <li class=\"breadcrumb-item \">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protec.amsterdam\/en\">\n              Home            <\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                                <li class=\"breadcrumb-item parent\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protec.amsterdam\/en\/our-services\/\">\n              Our services            <\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                                <li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">\n            Sports blades          <\/li>\n                  <\/ol>\n  <\/nav>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h1>Sports <strong>blades<\/strong><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]When was the last time you went for a run? We understand better than anyone that you want to stay active and participate in sports, even if you wear a leg prosthesis. That\u2019s why we offer you the opportunity to try out a sports blade.<\/p>\n<p>You can rent a sports blade for three months. During this time, you will receive training of movement coach Frank, who will guide you with the blade and provide you with useful tips.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; 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We offer sports blades in various sizes, brands, and heights. We are happy to assist and guide you through the process, whether you want to run recreationally or aim to train professionally.<\/p>\n<p><em>However, a sports blade is not suitable if you have an insufficient build height (from your stump to the ground).<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; 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gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-sm-offset-1&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Sports blades at Protec<\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">U can hire or purchase a blade<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"card card-orientation-right wpb_content_element\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protec.amsterdam\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Shot-1-Groot-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n  \n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <div>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\">Try it out<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"167\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Rent a running blade (with or without a sports knee) for three months to see if running works for you and if you like it. Extension of the rental period is possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-orientation-left wpb_content_element\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protec.amsterdam\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/shot-7-Groot-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n  \n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <div>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\">Personal training<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"166\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Our fitness trainer, Frank, will help you get started and provide running tips. Frank has years of experience training (Paralympic) athletes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protec.amsterdam\/en\/about-us\/interview-with-frank-dik\/\" target=\"\" class=\"nectar-button large see-through accent-color\" data-color-override=\"false\">\n        <span>More about Frank<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-orientation-right wpb_content_element\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protec.amsterdam\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/shot-6-Groot-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n  \n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <div>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\">Training groups<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"229\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">If you\u2019d like, you can join training groups for prosthetic users. We have connections with running groups from various cities and would be happy to connect you with them. Running is even more fun together!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-orientation-left wpb_content_element\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protec.amsterdam\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/ARN_3177-Copy-scaled-1-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n  \n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <div>\n<h3>Reimbursement<\/h3>\n<p>If you wish to purchase a running blade from us, we will assist you in applying for reimbursement through your health insurance, the WMO or Uniek Sporten. 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