The Y-balance test is a lower extremity, dynamic test performed in single limb stance that measures a person's ability to reach in 3 directions. The test is typically conducted in barefoot. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of footwear on Y-Balance test scores. The investigators hypothesize that by improving alignment and augmenting muscle mechanics, sandals with medial arch support may improve Y-Balance scores.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Subjectes will be scored on the Y-Balance Test wearing an Orthaheel Sandal
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Y-Balance Test Score
Anterior, Posterior-medial and posterior-lateral maximum displacement (in cm) will be recorded as the best of three trials for each supportive limb in barefoot, supportive sandal and flip-flop
Time frame: Day 1
Arch Height Index
An instrumented measure of arch height will be taken
Time frame: Day 1
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