Effects of Malleo-Lok Stiffness on Lower Limb Mechanics

Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18 and 45 * Healthy without current complaint of lower extremity pain, spine pain, open wounds or active infections, or medical or neuromusculoskeletal disorders that have limited their participation in work or exercise in the last 6 months * Able to hop without pain * Able to perform a full squat without pain * Ability to speak and understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with a moderate or severe brain injury * Lower extremity injury resulting in surgery or limiting function for greater than 6 weeks * Injuries that would limit performance in this study * History of recurrent ankle sprains or chronic ankle instability * Diagnosed with a physical or psychological condition that would preclude functional testing (e.g. cardiac condition, clotting disorder, pulmonary condition) * Uncorrected visual or hearing impairment(s) * Require use of an assistive device * Unhealed wounds (cuts/abrasions) that would prevent AFO use * BMI \> 35 * Pregnancy