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Learning to enhance push-off forces during walking

We are examining how push-off forces during walking can be manipulated with feedback.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 80 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

You will be asked to walk on a treadmill while seeing feedback on a TV screen about your walking. You will be asked to change how you walk based on the feedback.

In-person visits:
3

Total length of participation:
3 sessions over 3 weeks

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

you had a stroke more than 6 months ago

Not eligible if:

you have heart, bone, or muscle problems that limit your walking

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

ReGaiN Laboratory
Medical School Wing D (UNC-Chapel Hill)
336 Emergency Room Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Michael Lewek
Allied Health - Physical Therapy

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Brain, Head, Nervous System
Physical Disability
Movement

IRB Number

18-2775

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