UTS Gait Study

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Eligibility, registration and consent form - link in comments

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME! (YOU) – WHAT DO VOLUNTEERS GET?

Other than some very short-lasting pain.... you get:

• Gratitude and satisfaction for being involved in research that will help future patients
• A cool keyring
• $25 woolworth-group gift voucher

WHERE IS IT?

Upon appointment only:
Building 20, UTS, 100 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW 2008.

WHO CAN VOLUNTEER?

Inclusion criteria

• 18-50 years old
• Willingness to give written consent and to participate in and comply with the study, understanding risks (please see below for more details)
• Confidence in balancing on one leg for 30 seconds
• Confidence in English literacy and numerical ratings
• Willingness to be the subject of a recorded video (including audio) during gait analysis trials

Exclusion criteria

• Current pain in foot, lower limb injury or lower back
• Current injury or disease to the foot, lower limb injury or lower back, including but not limited to: bruise, sprain, fracture, dermatitis
• History of disease that may impact sensory input, including but not limited to: neurological disease, neuropathy
• Known or suspected capsicum/pepper/chilli allergy
• Allergy or sensitivity to vinegar
• Diagnosis of, or suspected, osteoporosis or osteopenia
• High risk of undiagnosed osteoporosis or osteopenia, for example history of alcoholism, breast cancer treatment, history of vitamin D deficiency or early menopause
• High fear of pain according to our Fear of Pain Questionnaire
• Have studied any form of pain theory
• Intake of pain relief medications on the day, 12 hours prior to study participation (paracetamol, NSAIDs, opioid based medications)
• Intake of alcohol or recreational drugs 12 hours prior to study participation, or hungover on the day of your appointment
• Taking medications that thin blood, such as warfarin or aspirin
• Current pregnancy or unsure
• You are a friend, family or associate of the student researcher (Biara Webster)

WHAT IS THE RESEARCH ABOUT?

The purpose of this research is to examine the accuracy of a smartphone application for gait (walk) analysis in detecting minor changes in walking style when an individual steps on something painful while consciously trying to maintain their normal walking style.

The gait analysis data will be compared to the visual assessment recorded by the experienced research-clinician (Biara). The results are expected to provide insight into the appropriateness of using smartphone gait analysis apps in clinical populations to assist decisions and monitor treatment outcomes for various neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.

Biara has been a clinical exercise physiologist since 2011, having extensive experience in the rehabilitation of sub-acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, including those impacted by and impacting the patient’s gait.
Biara is enrolled in the Master of Physiotherapy (Research), with this study being one of her higher degree research projects.