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Gait Biomechanics in Healthy Individuals

The purpose of the study is to understand gait patterns of healthy, uninjured individuals. *This study is a collaboration with the UNC Sports Medicine Institute*

I'm interested

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 35 years
Male, Female

Visit Availability

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

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

At a single visit, you will meet with a member of the study team and fill out some survey questionnaires and perform a gait biomechanical assessment. You will also undergo quadricep strength testing and a physical activity assessment.

In-person visits:
1

Total length of participation:
1 hour

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

Are between the ages of 18-35

Not eligible if:

Have a history of lower extremity orthopedic injury to your hip, knee, or ankle in the past 6 months.
Have a history of lower extremity orthopedic surgery to your hip, knee or ankle.
History of lower extremity fracture.
History of disease that affects joints or connective tissue
Use of ambulatory/assistive devices.

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Natalia Favoreto
favoreto@med.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

Brian Pietrosimone
Exercise and Sport Science

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Healthy Volunteer or General Population

IRB Number

22-2418

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