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The Y-balance test is a lower extremity, dynamic test performed in single limb stance that measures a person's ability to reach in 3 directions. The test is typically conducted in barefoot. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of footwear on Y-Balance test scores. The investigators hypothesize that by improving alignment and augmenting muscle mechanics, sandals with medial arch support may improve Y-Balance scores.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandal | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandal | Other | Subjectes will be scored on the Y-Balance Test wearing an Orthaheel Sandal |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Y-Balance Test Score | Anterior, Posterior-medial and posterior-lateral maximum displacement (in cm) will be recorded as the best of three trials for each supportive limb in barefoot, supportive sandal and flip-flop | Day 1 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Arch Height Index | An instrumented measure of arch height will be taken | Day 1 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Malleolar Valgus Index | Malleolar valus testing will be performed to assess the structure of the hind foot | Day 1 |
| EMED-X | An EMED-X device will be used to assess plantar pressure when walking |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Steven J Pettineo, DPT | Temple University | Principal Investigator |
| Jinsup Song, DPM | Temple University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 19107 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| C000593328 | sandal wood oil-turmeric cream |
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| Day 1 |
| GaitMatII | temporal and spatial foot fall parameters will be quantified with the GaitMatII. | Day 1 |