Enovis High Ankle Sprain Brace Testing

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new ankle brace impacts athletic motions. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does it impact motions such as running and cutting? * Is it comfortable? Researchers will compare 5 ankle bracing conditions. Participants will: * Perform a running activity * Perform a cutting activity * Complete a survey

Eligibility

Age range: 18–40 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Yes

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 40 at the time of data collection * English-speaking * Not currently pregnant * No history of lower extremity surgery or chronic ankle instability * No ankle injuries that required medical attention or ≥ 7 days of modified physical activity within the last 3 months * Currently cleared for all physical activity * Comfortable running on a treadmill for 10 minutes at a self-selected pace * Have prior experience wearing an ankle brace and / or ankle tape during sport activities * Shoe size US Men's 7.5-11.5 or Women's 9-13

Interventions

Other
Ankle tape
The influence of ankle tape on gait biomechanics
Other
Standard lace-up ankle brace
The influence of lace-up ankle brace on gait biomechanics
Other
Standard high ankle-sprain (HAS) brace
The influence of standard HAS brace on gait biomechanics
Other
Low-profile HAS brace
The influence of low-profile HAS brace on gait biomechanics
Other
No ankle brace or tape
The influence of no ankle tape or brace on gait biomechanics

Location

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
flory@urology.wisc.edu 608-262-8652

Enovis High Ankle Sprain Brace Testing

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