Influence of Supportive Sandals on Y-Balance Performance on Healthy Young Individuals

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Conditions studied: Y-balance Performance

In brief

The Y-balance test is a lower extremity, dynamic test performed in single limb stance that measures a person's ability to reach in 3 directions. The test is typically conducted in barefoot. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of footwear on Y-Balance test scores. The investigators hypothesize that by improving alignment and augmenting muscle mechanics, sandals with medial arch support may improve Y-Balance scores.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01908998

Run by

Temple University

People needed

40

Starts

2013-07-01

Expected to finish

2014-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-04-20

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Men or Women between the ages of 21 to 40 years, inclusive
• Grossly intact and symmetrical neuromuscular status
• Able to ambulate without difficult or pain
• Able to understand the information in the informed consent form
• willing and able to sign informed consent form

You may not qualify if…

• history of ankle sprain, Anterior cruciate ligament injury; recent hip, knee, foot or ankle pain within past 6 months
• Uncontrolled Heart (Hypertension; BP >= 140/90), Lung Disease (uncontrolled asthma or shortness of breath), or diabetes
• Nursing or pregnant
• Not willing or able to follow procedures specified by protocol and/or instructions of the study personnel
• Unable to fit into available shoe sizes

Where it is running

• Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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