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Current Research Projects

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

         

  • The Trendelenburg Test: The relationship between hip abductor muscle strength and the magnitude of pelvic drop in patients with and without non-specific low back pain

    • This study is being led by Karen Kendall and is funded by the Worker’s Compensation Board of Alberta.

    • The purpose of this study is to test the relationship between hip abductor muscle strength and the magnitude of pelvic drop in patients with non-specific low back pain and healthy controls.

       

  • Real-time feedback to restore gait mechanics for mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis patients: a randomized clinical trial

    • This study is being led by Dr. Mike Pohl and is funded by the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR).

    • The purpose of this study is to change the gait mechanics for mild and moderate osteoarthritis patients and determine if these changes persist over a 2-year period.

       

  • The relationship between foot structure, muscular strength, and foot biomechanics 

    • This study is being led by Melissa Rabbito and is funded by the Olympic Oval High Performance Fund.

    • The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between foot structure, muscular strength, and foot biomechanics when walking barefoot and running shod in healthy individuals.

    • Biomechanical data will also be collected using a 3D motion capture system

If you are interested in participating in a study, please contact:

 

Jill Baxter

403-220-7411

jbaxter@ucalgary.ca