Currently, we are conducting a variety of different studies at the Running Injury Clinic. Below are some of our current research projects.

• The relationship between patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), gait biomechanics, and muscular strength.
  • This study is being led by Dr. Reed Ferber and is funded by the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR).
  • The purpose of this study is to determine whether PFPS is related to atypical running biomechanics, secondary to reduced hip and quadriceps muscle strength.
• Optimal rehabilitation protocols for the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome; an outcome-based RCT study.
  • This study is being led by Dr. Reed Ferber and is funded by the National Athletic Trainers Association, Research Education Foundation.
  • The purpose of this study is to compare different PFPS rehabilitation protocols.
  • This is a multi-centered study involving data collection from 4 different locations:
    • University of Calgary
    • University of Illinois at Chicago and Dr Karrie Hamstra-Wright
    • Medical College of Georgia and Dr Lori Bolgla
    • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Dr Jenifer Earl
• Low Back Pain Study: A randomized controlled Trail involving exercise rehabilitation for the reduction of pain and disability.
  • This study is being led by Karen Kendall and is funded by the Worker’s Compensation Board of Alberta.
  • This study will provide patients with a comprehensive exercise rehabilitation program and 6 rehabilitation visits using the RUSI (real time ultrasound imaging) technology to optimize their exercise program
  • The purpose of the study is to determine best method of exercise rehabilitation for the treatment of low back pain.

If you are a client of ours, you may log into one of the following studies:

Running Injury Prevention

Marathon Study

PFPS Study