RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06871085
Novel Sock Design on Ankle and Postural Stability
Effectiveness of a Novel Sock Design on Ankle and Postural Stability
Sponsor
University of Central Florida
Enrollment
30 participants
Start Date
Mar 3, 2025
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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
Eligibility
Min Age: 18 Years
Inclusion Criteria3
- 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
Exclusion Criteria12
- 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
- 80% nylon
- 14% polyester
- 6% elastane
- Is currently pregnant
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Interventions
DEVICEStability Sock
Use of a stability sock
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NCT06871085