The proposed study evaluates the effect of carbon fiber brace design on forces across the ankle joint. Research suggests that ankle arthritis develops after ankle fracture, in part, due to elevated forces on the cartilage. It is expected that carbon fiber braces can be designed to reduce forces in the ankle joint and thereby reduce the risk of developing arthritis following traumatic injury. In this study, brace geometry will be varied to determine how these changes influence the forces experienced by ankle cartilage. The proposed study will provide evidence that can be used by clinicians and researchers to design braces that most effectively reduce forces on ankle cartilage.
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Joint Contact Stress Time Exposure (Model Estimated)
Timeframe: Baseline
Peak Plantar Force (Total Foot)
Timeframe: Baseline
Peak Plantar Force (Hindfoot)
Timeframe: Baseline
Peak Plantar Force (Midfoot)
Timeframe: Baseline
Peak Plantar Force (Forefoot)
Timeframe: Baseline
Plantar Force Impulse (Total Foot)
Timeframe: Baseline
Plantar Force Impulse (Hindfoot)
Timeframe: Baseline
Plantar Force Impulse (Midfoot)
Timeframe: Baseline
Plantar Force Impulse (Forefoot)
Timeframe: Baseline
Numerical Pain Rating Scale (Before Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)
Timeframe: Baseline
Numerical Pain Rating Scale (After Performance Measures - 4SST, 5STS)
Timeframe: Baseline
Participant Device Preference (Rank Order NoCDO, CDOA, CDOB, CDOC)
Timeframe: Baseline
Participant Device Preference (First Preferred Condition)
Timeframe: Baseline
Participant Device Preference (Second Preferred Condition)
Timeframe: Baseline
Participant Device Preference (Third Preferred Condition)
Timeframe: Baseline
Participant Device Preference (Fourth Preferred Condition)
Timeframe: Baseline