79
Participants
Start Date
May 31, 2014
Primary Completion Date
October 31, 2017
Study Completion Date
October 31, 2017
Progressive walking program with toe-out gait modification
Participants in this study group will perform continuous treadmill walking for a minimum of 30 minutes at each session, but the emphasis will be to increase toe-out angle by 10 degrees over that exhibited at baseline. A mirror will be provided for biofeedback and participants will be instructed on its use for achieving the target toe-out angle. Increased walking time and distance will be encouraged the same as for the control group.
Progressive walking program
At each scheduled visit, participants will perform treadmill walking for a minimum of 30 minutes depending on the individual's baseline activity level and the stage of the intervention. Emphasis will be solely on increasing walking time and distance to achieve the target of a 40% increase in daily activity.
Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Laboratory, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver
University of Melbourne
OTHER
Arthritis Research Centre of Canada
OTHER
University of British Columbia
OTHER