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Novel Sock Design on Ankle and Postural Stability

Description

This study uses a prospective cohort study design using a convenience sample to explore the sock's impact on various aspects of ankle function and overall stability. A secondary objective is measuring subjective changes in reported confidence levels in performing balance and stability exercises with and without sock

Conditions

Ankle StabilityPostural Stability
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Ankle StabilityPostural Stability

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Study Details

Study overview

This study uses a prospective cohort study design using a convenience sample to explore the sock's impact on various aspects of ankle function and overall stability. A secondary objective is measuring subjective changes in reported confidence levels in performing balance and stability exercises with and without sock

Effectiveness of a Novel Sock Design on Ankle and Postural Stability

Novel Sock Design on Ankle and Postural Stability

Condition
Ankle Stability
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Orlando

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32816

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Minimum of 18 years old or older
  • * Able to perform the following actions with no pain or discomfort: sit-to-stand, jump, one leg stand
  • * Must read, write, and speak sufficient English in order to complete subjective questionnaire
  • * Had a previous foot or leg injury
  • * Had a foot condition at the time of their participation in the study
  • * Had feelings of instability at the ankle
  • * Had an ankle injury within the past 12 months
  • * Had surgery on either lower extremity in the past
  • * Had any torn ligaments or cartilage at the hip, knee, or ankle
  • * Experienced radicular symptoms down either lower extremity
  • * Had any allergies to the sock material used in the study
  • 1. 80% nylon
  • 2. 14% polyester
  • 3. 6% elastane
  • * Is currently pregnant

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Central Florida,

Study Record Dates

2026-02-02