The effect orthoses have on altering gait and recovery from
lower limb sports injuries.
Mark Rule (0947944)
Developing an interest
What is Gait?
Runners gait
Injury
What is an orthotic?
• Device to correct a patients physical posture and function.
• Serve to maximise function and mobility, minimize pain, and prevent the progression of a physical abnormality.
Research Question
What is the best orthotic treatment in order to help runners recover
quicker from injury?
Research Design
• Quantitative vs. Qualitative
Research Design - Sampling
Probability
Nonprobability
Research Design - Questionnaire
Research Design - Survey
GRADE 1 STRA
IN
•Damage to individual muscle fibres (less than 5% of fibres). This is a mild strain which requires 2 to 3 weeks rest.
GRADE 2 STRA
IN
•Extensive damage, with more muscle fibres involved, but the muscle is not completely ruptured. The rest period required is usually between 3 and 6 weeks.
GRADE 3 STRA
IN.
•Complete rupture of a muscle. In a sports person this will usually require surgery to repair the muscle. The rehabilitation time is around 3 months.
Data Analysis
Univariate Approach
Bivariate Approach
Multivariate Approach
Borg Scale & Tables
Implications
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