Research Participants Wanted
The Neuromuscular Research Laboratory is now recruiting participants for the following research projects. Please contact us at 412-246-0460 if you are interested and meet the criteria.
Current Studies:
Ankle Injection
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the response of muscle movement following an ankle injection.
Healthy Subjects
Are you:
- Male between the ages of 18 and 35
- Physically active (participate in physical activity a minimum of three times per week, at least 30 minutes per session)
- No previous ankle sprains of the dominant ankle
- No sensations of ankle "giving way" or feeling "unstable" of the dominant ankle with weight-bearing activities
Ankle Instability Subjects
Are you:
- Male between the ages of 18 and 35
- Physically active (participate in physical activity a minimum of three times per week, at least 30 minutes per session)
- History of ankle sprain injury
- Report at least one additional ankle sprain of the same ankle during physical activity after initial injury
- Report episodes of "giving way" or feeling "unstable" of the same ankle within the previous year
- With each ankle sprain (initial and subsequent) self-reports signs and symptoms of an acute injury (pain, loss of function, point tenderness, swelling, and/or abnormal range of motion
You will recieve $200 for your participation in four 1.5 - 2 hour sessions which will include an injection into the ankle ligaments with either lidocaine (pain reducing solution) or saline (inactive solution). (Details)
Jumping Acceleration Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the use of a small device strapped to the knee to measure knee movement during jumping and landing.
Are you:
1. Female, age 18 to 30 years
2. Currently participating in a sport that requires jumping, landing, and hard cutting such as soccer, basketball, or lacrosse at least 3 days per week and at least 30 minutes per session
3. No major leg injury in the past 6 months
4. No history of serious surgery or fracture to your dominant leg
5. Not currently pregnant or trying to become pregnant
6. No neurological disorder that may affect your balance or function
7. Never been diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome
You will recieve $90 for completing CT scan and one testing session, about 3 hours total. (Details)
Kinesiotape Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of tape applied to the shoulder on the ability to detect and reproduce arm movement, muscular strength, and shoulder blade movement.
Are you:
1. 18 to 40 years old
2. Currently diagnosed with shoulder impingement by a health care professional
3. No history of sugery or fracture to the shoulder complex
4. No history of neck or upper extremity nerve injury/disease or neuromuscular disease or neuropathy
5. No allergy to adhesive tape
You will recieve $70 after participating in three testing sessions, 1 to 1.5 hours each session. (Details)
NeuroCom Balance Study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between different balance tasks.
Are you:
- Male or Female between the ages of 18-35
- Compete in organized sports?
- Phsically active at least 60 minutes, 4 times a week?
Participants in this study will be askes to complete 8 different balance tasks including standing on two legs, standing on a single leg, and jumping a short distance over a small hurdle. Testing will be completed in one 90 minute session. (Details)
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