Motion Characteristics of the Foot and Ankle as Measured by Durometer Readings

Completed

• Conditions: Foot Motion Characteristics

• Registration Number: NCT00320554
• Lead Sponsor: Logan College of Chiropractic

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the motion characteristics of the foot and ankle with a durometer as a method of measurement.

Detailed Description

This study will assess and establish the motion characteristics of the foot and ankle with the use of a durometer as a measure of motion patterns.

The durometer is a device commonly used in materials testing that measures displacement through the use of a piezoelectric sensor configured to detect motion a in the form of a reflected wave back from the surface being tested.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2006-05-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-05-01
• Study First Posted: 2006-05-03
• Study Completion: 2006-09
• Status Verified: 2007-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2007-05-23
• Last Update Posted: 2007-05-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Logan student, staff, or faculty with no history of ankle injury; 2. Age 18 - 60 yoa

Exclusion Criteria

1. Logan student, staff, or faculty with no history of ankle surgery 1. No visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance; 2. Systemic illness that have an adverse effect on balance; 3. Local infection, injury or other malignancy affecting the lower extremity; 4. Any unstable joints of the lower extremity; 5. Any manipulation to the foot ankle joints within 48 hours; 6. Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc.; 7. Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Logan College of Chiropractic; 🇺🇸 Chesterfield, Missouri, United States