Finding the perfect fit: testing leg brace cuffs for comfort and function

NCT ID NCT05456295

Summary

This study aimed to find out which design for the top cuff of a carbon fiber leg brace is most comfortable and works best. Researchers tested four different cuff designs on 35 people, including those with ankle arthritis from past injuries and healthy individuals. They measured how the cuffs affected walking, pain, comfort, and which design people preferred.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52241, United States

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