February 05, 2010
Institutional Review Board, Hospital for Special Surgery
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Allison M. Brown, PT, MA
The purpose of this study is to understand the effects of footwear on preventing ankle sprains. Specifically, this work will examine the effect of footwear on joint motions and loading. It will also examine how different types of footwear affect ankle muscle control and one’s ability to balance. Five subjects will be enrolled to participate in one laboratory visit that is expected to last 60 – 90 minutes.
Inclusion Criteria:
Male
Age 18 – 40 years
Familiar with jumping and cutting tasks (participates in sports such as soccer, basketball, tennis, football, volleyball, or lacrosse at least once per month)
No musculoskeletal injuries in the previous year
Typical ankle dorsiflexion/plantarflexion range-of-motion
Free of neuromuscular conditions that would affect movement patterns
Exclusion Criteria:
Does not meet inclusion criteria
Allison Brown, MA, PT
browna@hss.edu
212.606.1215
Becky Zifchock, PhD
zifchockr@hss.edu
212.606,1215
Motion Analysis Laboratory
Hospital for Special Surgery
510 E 70th St
New York, NY 10021