The Effect of Custom-Made Biomechanical Perturbation Platform on Kinetics, Kinematics and Electromyography in Healthy Subjects
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
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
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Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Healthy
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Similar anthorpometric profile (i.e. weight, shoe size, height, dominant leg)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous orthopedic, musculosceletal or neurological pathology
Contacts and Locations
Locations
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| 1 | Technion Israel institute of technology, Biomechanical and bio-robotics division gait laboratory | Haifa | Israel |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Nahum Halperin, MD, Asaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Study Documents (Full-Text)
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Publications
None provided.- 70/07