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.
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
- 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
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Logan College of Chiropractic
🇺🇸Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
Logan College of Chiropractic🇺🇸Chesterfield, Missouri, United States