Shower and ablution leg
A plain plastic socket, a sealed stainless or carbon pylon and a non-slip foot. No foam cover to soak and nothing to rust.
Best forBathing, wudu, wet kitchens and the beach
FromPKR 60,000
Second legs for water and sport
Sports and waterproof prosthetic legs
Most everyday legs should stay dry and are not made for running. A second, simpler leg for the shower, ablution or the beach, or a carbon blade for running, lets you keep the main leg for daily walking.
At a glance
- Types
- Shower and ablution legs, swim legs, running blades
- Starting price
- PKR 60,000 waterproof below-knee
- Clinic stages
- About 1 to 3 weeks
- Who
- Below-knee and above-knee users
Short answer
Can I shower or do wudu with my prosthetic leg?
Not with most everyday legs: foam covers soak up water and steel parts rust. A waterproof leg made from plastic, carbon and stainless parts starts from PKR 60,000 for below-knee users and PKR 120,000 for above-knee users, and it lets you stand safely on wet floors.
Written and checked by the clinical team at Prosthetic Professionals. Last reviewed October 2026. General information only; your own surgeon or doctor decides when a limb is ready for fitting.
Why a second leg makes sense
Bathrooms are where many leg users fall. Standing on one leg on a wet floor, or hopping to the shower, is risky, especially for older users and above-knee users.
Ablution five times a day is a real routine for many leg users in Pakistan and the Gulf. A waterproof leg that can be worn in the bathroom keeps both hands free and both feet on the floor.
Running is different again. A carbon blade stores and returns energy with each stride, but it has no heel, so it is used only for running and training, with a normal leg for everything else.
Three kinds of second leg
Each is built on a socket made from your cast, so it fits as well as your everyday leg.
Swim leg
A waterproof leg with a foot that can be set flat for swimming, or a fin attachment, for pools and the sea.
Best forSwimmers and families who go to the sea
FromPKR 120,000
Running blade
A curved carbon blade with a rubber sole, mounted below the socket, or below a sports knee for above-knee runners.
Best forRunning, sprint training and competitive sport
FromPKR 450,000
Sports and water leg prices
Imported blades and waterproof hydraulic knees make up most of the higher figures.
| Build | What it usually includes | Typical range (PKR) | From (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterproof below-knee leg | Sealed socket, waterproof pylon, non-slip foot | 60,000 to 150,000 | about 220 |
| Waterproof above-knee leg | Sealed socket, waterproof knee, non-slip foot | 120,000 to 600,000 | about 430 |
| Swim leg or fin attachment | Waterproof leg with a swim foot or fin | 120,000 to 450,000 | about 430 |
| Running blade, below knee | Imported carbon blade on a sports socket | 450,000 to 1,200,000 | about 1,620 |
| Running blade, above knee | Blade with a sports knee | 900,000 to 3,000,000 | about 3,250 |
If we already have your socket cast, a second leg costs less than a first one. Converted at about PKR 278 to the US dollar, October 2026.
See every priceHow a sports or water leg is fitted
If we already have your socket shape, a waterproof leg can often be ready in one to two weeks.
- 1
Tell us the activity
Shower, wudu, swimming or running each need different parts, so start with what you want to do.
- 2
Assessment and cast
We check your current socket and limb, and cast a new socket if the old shape no longer fits.
- 3
Test socket
The socket is tested dry, and for running, at a jog in the clinic.
- 4
Build with water or sports parts
Sealed adapters, a waterproof knee or an imported blade are fitted and aligned.
- 5
Practice
Wet-floor practice for water legs, and a first supervised run for blades.
- 6
Care routine
We show you how to rinse, dry and inspect the leg so it lasts.
Blades need a coach or physiotherapist for the first sessions, because running technique on a blade is different from walking.
Care after water and sport
Rinse a waterproof leg with fresh water after the sea or a chlorinated pool, then let it dry standing up. Salt and chlorine left in the joints shorten their life.
Blades are strong but not unbreakable. Check the carbon for cracks or splitting at the edges before each session, and replace the rubber sole when the tread wears through.
Keep the everyday leg for everyday walking. Walking around on a blade, or using a shower leg as your only leg, wears both out and puts your skin at risk.
- Rinse with fresh water after the sea or pool
- Dry the socket and your skin before putting the daily leg back on
- Inspect blade edges before every run
Questions about this fitting
Ask your own questionCan a running blade be used for walking?
No. A blade has no heel and is built to spring forward, so standing still and walking slowly on it is unstable. Runners change into an everyday leg when they finish.
Will water damage my everyday leg?
Usually, yes. Foam covers hold water, and steel adapters and knees can rust inside. If your everyday leg gets soaked, dry it fully and ask us to check the joints.
Do children need a separate water leg?
Children spend a lot of time in water and on the beach, so a simple waterproof leg can save the main leg from damage. Our children's page explains how we size them as the child grows.
Can I wear a shower leg for wudu at the mosque?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons people ask for one. It has a non-slip foot and no parts that rust, so it can be worn through wudu and the prayer that follows.
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Tell us the activity
Shower, wudu, the beach or the track: each needs a different leg. Tell us what you want to do and send a photo of your current leg, and we will suggest the simplest option.