RESEARCH STUDIES

VOLUNTEERS needed for The HEAL & Foot Study

Purpose

The purpose of this research is to learn about the associations between various health-related behaviors and measures in college students.

Eligibility Criteria

We’re looking for students at Springfield College (18 years and older) who have not had a leg injury in the past three months.

What to Expect

You will be asked to fill out a few questionnaires online (30-45 minutes) and to have your foot measured in various ways while you’re standing, sitting, and lying down (10-15 minutes). Some participants will be asked if they would like to be contacted again to complete some additional questionnaires for the next 4 years. It is always your choice if you want to participate!

Possible Benefits

There is no direct benefit to you for participating. The benefit is contributing to the advancement of science!

Locations

This research study will be conducted on the Springfield College campus.

Interested?

Learn More. Email: Erin Futrell.

Publications:

Manuscripts

Futrell EE, Kaufman R, Chevan J. Long-term effects and impressions of minimal footwear in older adults. Gerontology. Published online September 26, 2024:1-11. doi:10.1159/000540957

Futrell EE, Roberts D, Toole E. The effects of intrinsic foot muscle strengthening on functional mobility in older adults: A systematic review. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2022;70(2):531-540. doi:10.1111/jgs.17541

Futrell, EE, Reisman, DS, R, Mullineaux, DR, Davis, IS. Effects of a Cognitive Distraction Task on Gait Mechanics in Recently Gait-Retrained Runners. Int J Sports Exerc Med. 2022;8(1). doi:10.23937/2469-5718/1510215

Roberts DE, Futrell EE, Toole E. Submaximal Walking Tests: A Review of Clinical Use. Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology. 2022;11(2):62-74. doi:10.31189/2165-6193-11.2.62

Futrell EE, Gross KD, Mullineaux DR, Davis IS. Exerted running results in altered impact mechanics and footstrike patterns following gait retraining. Journal of Sports Sciences. 2021;39(11):1302-1311. doi:10.1080/02640414.2020.1868089

Futrell EE, Gross KD, Reisman D, Mullineaux DR, Davis IS. Transition to forefoot strike reduces load rates more effectively than altered cadence. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 2020;9(3):248-257. doi:10.1016/j.jshs.2019.07.006

Futrell EE, Jamison ST, Tenforde AS, Davis IS. Relationships between habitual cadence, footstrike, and vertical load rates in runners: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2018;50(9):1837-1841.

Davis IS, Futrell EE. Gait Retraining: Altering the fingerprint of gait. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 2016;27(1):339-55.

Peer-reviewed Presentations

Futrell EE, Chevan J, Lawson, D. Relationships between older adult foot structure and intrinsic foot muscles using musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. Platform presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; February 2025; Houston, TX.

Futrell EE, Kaufman R, Chevan J. Effects of 16-weeks of intrinsic foot muscle strengthening interventions on fall-risk in older adults. Platform presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; February 2025; Houston

Peer-reviewed Posters

Futrell EE, Chevan J. Comparison of both objective and subjective measures of proprioception in older adults following intrinsic foot muscle strengthening. Poster presented at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting; May 30, 2025; Atlanta, GA.

Futrell EE, Kaufman R, Chevan J. Futrell EE, Chevan J. A comparison of fall risk assessment methods in older adults engaged in a clinical trial of foot muscle strengthening interventions. Poster presented at American Geriatric Society annual meeting; May 8, 2025; Chicago, IL.

Supinski M, Futrell EE, Chevan J, Kaufman R. Older Adult Opinions Regarding Intrinsic Foot Muscle Strengthening Interventions. Poster presented at Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; February 2025; Houston, TX

Foot Intrinsic Testing and Training Lab