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Dr. Jason M Wilken, PT, PhD

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University of Iowa

Studies Rheumatoid Arthritis
Studies Healthy Subjects
7 reported clinical trials
8 drugs studied

Affiliated Hospitals

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University Of Iowa

Clinical Trials Jason M Wilken, PT, PhD is currently running

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Custom Orthoses

for Leg Injuries

Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) and unloading ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) have shown varying levels of success in reducing forces acting on different regions of the bottom of the foot during gait. CDOs and unloading AFOs have shown differing offloading capabilities across different regions of the foots (hindfoot, midfoot, forefoot) which may be related to a distinct difference between CDOs and unloading AFOs: CDOs do not suspend, or distract, the foot away from the footplate. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of CDOs and heel distraction height (the distance between the heel and the footplate) on limb loading and motion during gait as well as patient reported pain, and comfort.

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1 award

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AFO Adjustments

for Musculoskeletal Disorders

The proposed study evaluates the effect of ankle foot orthosis (AFO) heel height and stiffness on the forces and motion of the lower limb during over-ground walking in individuals who use an AFO for daily walking. Previous studies suggest that heel height and stiffness effect limb loading, but these data and the analysis techniques applied are limited. In this study, heel cushions with different height and stiffness's (4 conditions) will be placed in participants shoes and they will walk at controlled and self-selected speeds. Participants will also walk with their AFO as configured prior to enrollment, and with no AFO if possible. The proposed study will provide evidence that can be used by clinicians and researchers to align braces that most effectively improve function during every-day walking.

Recruiting

1 award

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9 criteria

More about Jason M Wilken, PT, PhD

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2 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 7 trials as a Principal Investigator · 3 Active Clinical Trials

Treatments Jason M Wilken, PT, PhD has experience with

  • Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)
  • Custom Dynamic Orthosis
  • Short Firm
  • Short Soft
  • Tall Firm
  • Tall Soft

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