What is this study about?
- The use of stimulation on muscles may be a viable intervention for those with balance deficits. However, we want to first understand how stimulation to muscle may impact balance in healthy individuals before studying this in patient populations. Therefore, this study will examine the effects of stimulating the tibialis anterior (a muscle on the front of your lower leg) on static and dynamic balance and ankle strength.
Who can participate?
- Individuals aged 18-30 with no current/ongoing lower body injuries/conditions (i.e., sprains, strains, fractures, surgeries, chronic ankle instability) and participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity (e.g. fast walking, recreational sports, easy cycling) a week and/or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity (jogging/running, hockey, football, roller-skating) per week.
What is involved?
- Participation will involve a 1.5 to 2 hour in-person lab session where you complete strength and balance tests before and after receiving muscle stimulation or serving as a control, who receives no muscle stimulation.
What do individual’s get for participating?
- Participants will not receive any form of monetary compensation for participating in the study. The principal student investigator will thoroughly educate the participant before and after the study and will provide their contact information for further follow-up questions.
