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Kinematic Parameters of Running in Individuals With Pronated Foot

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Pronation; Ankle
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: running
Registration Number
NCT03557866
Lead Sponsor
University of Haifa
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to examine the kinematic parameters of individuals with pronated foot compared with individuals with normal foot

Detailed Description

Individual with and without pronated foot will be recruited. Pronation will be defined according to navicular drop test. Inclusion criteria : individual who run on a regular basis at least 3 times per week for one hour, can run 5 Km in less then 40 minutes, without past injuries during the last year of Achilles tendon or other lower extremities pain.

Individuals will be asked to run for 5 Km in self selected velocity. The Milestone pod device will be used to monitor kinematic parameters.

functional test will be conducted before and after the running as follows: heel raise test and one leg hop for distance test.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • running on a daily basis at least 3 times per week with minimum of 1 hour
  • capable to run 5 km in less then 40 minutes
  • willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • previous surgery in lower extremities
  • Achilles tendon pain during the last year

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
control grouprunningindividuals with normal foot posture
pronated grouprunningindividuals with pronated foot
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
stride lengthup to 6 months

stride length in cm

cadenceup to 6 months

steps per minute

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
velocityup to 6 months

running velocity in Km/hour

heel raise testup to 6 months

how many good heel raise till fatigue

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Haifa

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Haifa, Israel

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