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The Effects of Footplate Stiffness on Foot Loading Within Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthoses
Sponsor: Jason Wilken
Summary
Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) improve function, reduce pain, and offload the foot and ankle. CDOs include a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee, a posterior carbon fiber strut that bends to store and return energy, and a semi-rigid carbon fiber footplate. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of CDO use and CDO footplate stiffness on foot loading, limb mechanics, pain, and comfort.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-12-13
Completion Date
2027-12-01
Last Updated
2025-12-31
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis
The carbon fiber custom dynamic orthosis (CDO) used in this study will consist of a semi-rigid carbon fiber footplate, a carbon fiber posterior strut, and a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg below the knee.
Carbon Fiber Footplate
One or two additional full-length carbon fiber footplates will be placed under the CDO footplate to increase the effective footplate stiffness
Locations (1)
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, United States