Ankle brace study for healthy adults
This study tests a special ankle brace designed for military-style training. It looks at how the brace affects movement and comfort during exercises like jumping and landing. If you're a healthy, active adult, you might be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You consider yourself healthy and are able to exercise.
- You are moderately or highly active (for example, you exercise or do physical work regularly).
- You can fit into the provided combat boots (foot length about 22.5 to 29.3 cm).
- You do not smoke regularly, have not had recent injuries or surgeries, and are not pregnant (if female).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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