Ankle brace design under the microscope: small study, big data
NCT ID NCT04800510
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looked at how different carbon fiber brace designs change the forces on the ankle joint. Nine healthy adults wore custom braces while walking, and researchers used a computer model to estimate joint stress. The goal was to improve the model and procedures for future brace design, not to treat any disease.
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The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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