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Influence of Footwear on Walking after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

The purpose of this study will be to compare if walking barefoot, in laboratory standard footwear, and in personal footwear affects the way you walk in both your ACL reconstructed leg and your uninjured leg. *This study is a collaboration with the UNC Sports Medicine Institute*

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 35 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

United States (Nationwide)

What will be asked of you

Participation consists of completing 5 practice walking trials and then 5 walking trials while barefoot, in laboratory-provided shoes, and personal athletic shoes (approximately 20-25 trials total).

Incentives

$25

In-person visits:
1

Total length of participation:
1 hour

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You had Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction 1-3 years ago.
You are between 18-35 years old.

Not eligible if:

You have had multiple ACL reconstructions.
You have had other lower extremity surgery besides one ACL reconstruction.
You have had any other lower extremity injury in the past 6 months.

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Justin Dennis
jddennis@unc.edu

Primary Visit Location

MOTION Science Institute
Fetzer Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
210 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Justin Dennis
Exercise and Sport Science

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Bones, Joints, Muscles
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Injury/Injury Prevention
Wellness and Lifestyle
Movement
UNC or UNC Health employees
UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)

IRB Number

22-2411

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