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Assessment of Gait Adaptation Due to an Asymmetric Walking Protocol
Sponsor: University of Connecticut
Summary
The purpose of this work is to conduct a comparative research-focused study to evaluate the effectiveness of how purposefully induced asymmetric walking protocols restore healthy, symmetric limb loading in individuals following post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery. Additionally, computational modeling and machine learning to model knee loading in the clinic to determine the optimal asymmetric walking protocol to restore healthy gait in post-ACLR individuals.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2022-09-01
Completion Date
2027-07-31
Last Updated
2025-08-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Active Comparator: 0.25 m/s asymmetric session first
Participants will first perform an asymmetric walking trial where the between-limb gait speed difference is 0.25 m/s on day one. On the second day, participants will perform an asymmetric walking trial where the between-limb gait speed difference is 0.50 m/s.
Active Comparator: 0.50 m/s asymmetric session first
Participants will first perform an asymmetric walking trial where the between-limb gait speed difference is 0.50 m/s on day one. On the second day, participants will perform an asymmetric walking trial where the between-limb gait speed difference is 0.25 m/s.
Locations (1)
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut, United States