MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY

This study is testing a combined treatment for adults with serious leg injuries. The treatment pairs a custom-made, energy-storing ankle brace with a high-intensity physical therapy program. Researchers want to see if this approach helps people walk better, climb stairs more easi…

This study is testing whether a new type of talk therapy can help people who still have pain months after a serious bone or muscle injury. About 30 participants will attend 8 weekly therapy sessions focused on emotional awareness and expression. The main goal is to see if this ap…

This study aims to understand why some athletes get ACL and other sports injuries by tracking 5,000 healthy athletes for one year. Researchers will measure athletes' movement patterns and strength during preseason screenings, then follow up to see who gets injured. The goal is to…

This study aims to find the best heel cushion setup for ankle-foot braces (AFOs) to improve daily walking. Researchers will have 40 people who use AFOs walk with different heel cushions while measuring their movement, comfort, and pain. The goal is to gather evidence to help doct…

This study aims to understand why people who have had a concussion are more likely to later suffer muscle, bone, or joint injuries. Researchers will compare how the body moves and controls muscles in recently concussed people versus similar people without a concussion. The goal i…