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

May 23, 2007 updated by: Logan College of Chiropractic
The purpose of this study is to determine the motion characteristics of the foot and ankle with a durometer as a method of measurement.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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 Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Missouri
      • Chesterfield, Missouri, United States, 63017
        • Logan College of Chiropractic

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 50 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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 Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Logan College of Chiropractic

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Dennis E. Enix, DC, Logan College of Chiropractic

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 1, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 1, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

May 3, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 24, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 23, 2007

Last Verified

May 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SR040406008

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