Effects of Midsole Thickness on Running Biomechanics

Summary

This study is looking at how shoe sole thickness may affect how you run. If you take part in this study, you will run on a treadmill at two speeds and in three shoes for 18 minutes total. Researchers will collect motion capture data as you run. The speeds are 3.0 m/s (5:30 min/km) and 3.6 m/s (4:40 min/km).

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 18 to 50

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

Participation eligibility criteria is as follows:
1) Aged 18-50 years
2) No lower limb injuries within the previous 6 months
3) Running a minimum of 10 km/week
4) Shoe size of US 9 for males and US 8 for females
5) Able to run at 3.0 m/s (5:30 min/km) and 3.6 m/s (4:40 min/km) for 1 minute.

Exclusion criteria:

N/A

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Additional information

Contact information

Dr. Colin Firminger

Principal investigator:

William Brent Edwards

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB25-1691