Motion Characteristics of the Foot and Ankle as Measured by Durometer Readings

This study will assess and establish the motion characteristics of the foot and ankle with the use of a durometer as a measure of motion patterns.

The durometer is a device commonly used in materials testing that measures displacement through the use of a piezoelectric sensor configured to detect motion a in the form of a reflected wave back from the surface being tested.

Inclusion criteria

Logan student, staff, or faculty with no history of ankle injury; 2. Age 18 - 60 yoa Exclusion Criteria: 1. Logan student, staff, or faculty with no history of ankle surgery 1. No visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance; 2. Systemic illness that have an adverse effect on balance; 3. Local infection, injury or other malignancy affecting the lower extremity; 4. Any unstable joints of the lower extremity; 5. Any manipulation to the foot ankle joints within 48 hours; 6. Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc.; 7. Pregnancy