Foot Biomechanics and Lower Extremity Muscle Mechanics

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Balance; Lower Extremity; Foot

• Registration Number: NCT06849531
• Lead Sponsor: Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Brief Summary

This study is designed to investigate the relationship between foot biomechanics, balance, lower extremity muscle mechanical properties, and vertical jump in young adults. The aim is to highlight the correlations between foot biomechanics and the other parameters, as well as potential outcomes (if any).

Detailed Description

This study is designed to investigate the relationship between foot biomechanics, balance, lower extremity muscle mechanical properties, and vertical jump in young adults. The independent variables of the study include participants' age, height, weight, calcaneotibial angle, navicular drop test, foot lengths, smoking/alcohol habits, socioeconomic status, and exercise habits. The dependent variables are the results from the Korebalance balance test, Flamingo balance test, vertical jump test, and Myoton-Pro assessment. The study aims to highlight the correlations between foot biomechanics and the other parameters, as well as potential outcomes.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-24
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-02
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-04
• Study Start: 2025-03-13
• Primary Completion: 2025-05-06
• Study Completion: 2025-06-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 56

Inclusion Criteria

• Willing to participate in the study
• Aged between 18 and 25 years
• No regular exercise habits

Exclusion Criteria

• Having a physical disability that prevents participation in the study (e.g., use of a wheelchair, walker, and/or crutches, etc.)
• Having conditions that directly affect balance, such as vertigo or multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Having a neurological disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
muscle mechanics	Single assessment at baseline	The mechanical properties of the relevant muscle were measured at its midpoint using the MyotonPRO device, and the first three values were recorded.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bandırma Onyedi Eylul University; 🇹🇷 Balıkesir, Bandırma, Turkey