The Effect of Custom-Made Biomechanical Perturbation Platform on Kinetics, Kinematics and Electromyography in Healthy Subjects

May 21, 2007 updated by: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Introduction: Kinetic, kinematic and electromyographic activity of the lower limb have been shown to be influenced by various footwear-generated biomechanical manipulations (e.g. soles. Insoles, orthoses). A novel biomechanical device comprising four modular elements attached onto foot-worn platforms was recently developed. Each element can be individually calibrated (Position, convexity, height and resilience) to induce a specific biomechanical challenge.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of specific biomechanical challenges on Kinetics, kinematics and electromyographic activity of the lower limb.

Design: Prospective, case control Setting: Motion analyses will be conducted during level walking with (1) a three-dimensional motion analysis system and (2) ground reaction force analysis using force platforms (3) Electro-Myography system. Each subject will be examined in 16 different settings of the biomechanical system

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Haifa, Israel
        • Recruiting
        • Technion Israel institute of technology, Biomechanical and bio-robotics division gait laboratory
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Amir A Haim, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Alon Wolf, PhD
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Nahum Halperin, MD

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 30 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy
  • Similar anthorpometric profile (i.e. weight, shoe size, height, dominant leg)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous orthopedic, musculosceletal or neurological pathology

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Nahum Halperin, MD, Asaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 19, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 21, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

May 22, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 22, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 21, 2007

Last Verified

April 1, 2007

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 70/07

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