September 29, 2026
CHATTANOOGA, TN, September 29, 2026 – Today Fillauer, a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation, announced the launch of the Traverse™ family of hydraulic feet, a comprehensive offering designed to meet the diverse needs of patients ranging from K2 users seeking confidence on variable terrain to high-activity K3 users demanding responsive energy return.
The Traverse line is comprised of three distinct models: Traverse K2, Traverse SLX (previously known as the Motion Foot SLX), and Traverse AV. Each is engineered to deliver adaptive hydraulic performance tailored to specific clinical goals and patient activity levels.
“The Traverse line represents our commitment to providing clinicians with the intelligent, responsive technology they need to enhance patient outcomes across the full spectrum of mobility needs,” said Michael Fillauer, Vice President and General Manager of Fillauer. “By combining proven hydraulic innovation with extensive adjustability and intuitive design, we’re giving clinicians the tools to match the right foot to every patient’s journey.”
The Traverse line is distinguished by three core strengths:
- Confidence on Uneven Ground: Built on a proven hydraulic platform with up to 17 degrees of ankle motion, the Traverse family helps users navigate slopes, uneven terrain, and everyday obstacles with greater stability, comfort, and confidence.
- Performance with Simplicity: The waterproof adaptive hydraulic function operates without batteries, charging requirements, or complex electronic systems, enabling straightforward fittings and dependable day-to-day mobility.
- Clinically-Driven Customization: Engineered for long-term reliability and featuring a greater range of hydraulic damping adjustment than any hydraulic foot on the market, Traverse allows clinicians to fine-tune heel response, slope handling, and energy return for individualized outcomes.
Each model serves a specific patient profile:
Traverse K2 delivers comfortable, stable K2 performance with hydraulic dorsiflexion for easier chair rise, knee stabilization on downslopes, and dependable performance that exceeds traditional K2 feet.
Traverse SLX (previously known as the Motion Foot SLX) provides a trusted solution for K3 users prioritizing comfort and stability, with smooth gait adaptation, early stance phase stability, and proven hydraulic technology built for long-term confidence.
Traverse AV is engineered for high-activity K3 users, featuring automatic slope adaptation, carbon fiber energy storage for superior energy return, and active dorsiflexion for improved safety, stability, and terrain adaptation.
Photos of the new Traverse K2 are available HERE.
About Fillauer – Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Fillauer is a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation that empowers clinicians and patients to achieve their best functional outcomes. With manufacturing and R&D locations in Tennessee, Utah, Colorado, and Sweden, Fillauer supports a strong upper limb product line, a robust offering of prosthetic feet, a variety of orthotic devices, and a collection of tools, equipment, components, and materials. Founded over a century ago, Fillauer is dedicated to helping individuals with limb loss and limited mobility return to daily activities and achieve new heights. For more information, visit www.fillauer.com.
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Annie Myers
External Relations Manager
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