Comparison of Gait Parameters Between Floor and Sponge Surfaces and Special Shoes

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study compares the gait pattern of individuals with weight bearing difficulties walking on the floor, a soft surface, or with special shoes (Kyboot).

Official Title
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Comparison of Gait Parameters Between Floor and Sponge Surfaces and Special Shoes in Individuals With Difficulties in Weight-bearing

Conditions
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Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Lower Limb Fractures, Back Pain and Asymmetric Gait, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Soft surface
* Other: Floor
* Other: Kyboot shoes


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 3 days to 1 month following arthroscopic knee surgery(n=10) Following fractures in lower limb with pain during weight-bearing (n=10) Back pain and asymmetrical gait (n=10) Complex Regional Pain Syndrome with pain during weight-bearing (n=10) Exclusion Criteria: Neurological condition that does not permit walking on soft surface (drop foot) Wounds on feet

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: Soft surface<br>A soft sponge used for physiotherapy is placed on the floor along a path, | Other: Soft surface<br>* A sponge rectangle used in physiotherapy will be placed on the floor,<br>Other: Floor<br>* A marked path on the floor where the subject is instructed to walk.<br>Other: Kyboot shoes<br>* Special shoes will be worn by the subject.<br>|
| Other: Floor<br>The subject will walk on the floor. | Other: Soft surface<br>* A sponge rectangle used in physiotherapy will be placed on the floor,<br>Other: Floor<br>* A marked path on the floor where the subject is instructed to walk.<br>Other: Kyboot shoes<br>* Special shoes will be worn by the subject.<br>|
| Other: Shoes<br>Special shoes (Kyboot) with air cushions that are meant to relieve pressure will be used. | Other: Soft surface<br>* A sponge rectangle used in physiotherapy will be placed on the floor,<br>Other: Floor<br>* A marked path on the floor where the subject is instructed to walk.<br>Other: Kyboot shoes<br>* Special shoes will be worn by the subject.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gait velocity | velocity [m/s] | Two hours | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step length | Step length [cm] | Two hours | 
| Base width | Base width [cm] | Two hours | 
| Cadence | Cadence [steps/s] | Two hours | 
| Single limb support duration | Single limb support time [s and % gait cycle time] | Two hours | 
| Double limb support duration | Double limb support time [s and % gait cycle time] | Two hours |