About this trial
This observational study aims to investigate the effect of heel lift insole on kinematics and kinetics of the lower limb and lumbar spine among healthy individuals.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adult non-athletic individuals with age range between (18: 25) years old (Joshi et al., 2024).
Height between (160 - 180 cm).
Body mass index between (18.5:24.99) Kg/ m² (Joshi et al., 2024).
Foot length between (23,3 - 28.0 cm).
Disqualifiers
Traumatic conditions of the lower limb (Joshi et al., 2024).
Pelvis and lower limb musculoskeletal disorders (Joshi et al., 2024).
Previous orthopedic disorders or neurological deficit of the lower limb (Joshi et al., 2024).
Previous surgery of the lower limbs (Lindenberg et al., 2019).
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Record EMG maximum amplitude from bilateral erector spinae, rectus femoris, and medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles.
- Photograph participants from anterior and lateral views to assess knee valgus angle and lumbosacral angle.
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Cairo University
Lead sponsor
Misr University for Science and Technology
Collaborator