Knee function study

Help investigate ways to assess knee function following lower-leg fracture surgery.

Why participate?

Participants completing this study will receive a $20 voucher to reimburse expenses and time and contribute to new knowledge aimed at improving clinical knee function evaluations following lower-leg fracture surgery.

What will participants do?

Participants will be required to:

  • attend one 45-minute data collection session at the Clinical Research Facility, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building, North Terrace, Adelaide (map)
  • complete a questionnaire prior to the session (approx. 15 minutes)
  • have their height and body mass measured
  • complete a series of functional examinations based upon activities of daily living.

Who can help?

To be eligible for the study participants must:

  • be aged between 18 and 65
  • be able to understand written and spoken English
  • not suffer from any existing musculoskeletal disorders associated with mobility problems or impaired functioning of the lower limbs.

More information

To find out more phone +61 (08) 8313 0088 or email simon.thwaites@adelaide.edu.au.

How do I get involved?

Please complete and submit the form below:

Get involved - knee function study