Effect of Heel Lift Insole on Kinematics and Kinetics of the Lower Limb and Lumbar Spine Among Healthy Individuals
Cairo University
50 participants
Jul 1, 2025
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This observational study aims to investigate the effect of heel lift insole on kinematics and kinetics of the lower limb and lumbar spine among healthy individuals.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Adult non-athletic individuals with age range between (18: 25) years old (Joshi et al., 2024).
- Height between (160 - 180 cm).
- Body mass index between (18.5:24.99) Kg/ m² (Joshi et al., 2024).
- Foot length between (23,3 - 28.0 cm).
- Never used heel lift insole.
- Participants must have a normal and pain-free range of motion in the lower limbs and spine (Hapsari et al., 2016).
- Participants must demonstrate stable balance and coordination in weight-bearing activities (Hapsari et al., 2016).
Exclusion Criteria14
- Traumatic conditions of the lower limb (Joshi et al., 2024).
- Pelvis and lower limb musculoskeletal disorders (Joshi et al., 2024).
- Previous orthopedic disorders or neurological deficit of the lower limb (Joshi et al., 2024).
- Previous surgery of the lower limbs (Lindenberg et al., 2019).
- Any sensory problems.
- Neuromuscular diseases such as multiple sclerosis, intervertebral disc disorders…etc (Joshi et al., 2024).
- Pregnancy.
- Cancer Patients.
- Immunodeficiency diseases.
- Psychological disorders (depression - anxiety).
- Chronic diseases as (diabetes - hypertension).
- Participants with lower limbs deformity (Joshi et al., 2024).
- Participants with specific lower limb muscles weakness.
- Low back pain in the past 30 days (Colonna et al., 2024).
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Interventions
Conduct measurements under two conditions: Condition 1: Standing with standardized flat shoes. Perform three trials for each participant. Calculate and record the mean as baseline data. Condition 2: Standing with a standardized heel lift insole inside the flat shoes. Conduct three trials. Record the mean for comparative analysis.
Capture two sets of photographs for each participant: Set 1: Wearing flat shoes. Set 2: Wearing the heel lift insole inside the flat shoes. Compare knee valgus angle and lumbosacral angle under both conditions. Ensure consistency and reliability by following standardized protocols and performing repeated measurements. Analyze the effects of heel lift insoles on muscle activity and postural alignment.
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NCT07047300