The University of Florida is recruiting participants for the Shared Strides Research Study, which aims to understand how people with osteoarthritis (OA) move during their daily activities. This study seeks to identify specific movements that may contribute to joint pain, with the goal of improving mobility and quality of life for individuals with OA.
About the Study
Led by Dr. Kerry Costello from the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, this study will assess participants’ movement patterns to gain insights into managing OA-related joint pain. Data collection will take place at convenient community locations.
Study Details
- Participant Eligibility:
- Aged 40 or older
- Able to walk without assistance
- Diagnosed with osteoarthritis in one or both knees
- Willing to attend two in-person sessions (20-60 minutes each)
- Have not had knee joint replacement surgery
- Have not had a lower-limb injury in the past 3 months
How to Participate
For more information or to confirm eligibility, please contact Ryan McCloskey at r.mccloskey@ufl.edu or call (352) 392-5353.
For any additional questions, please reach out to the study team at r.mccloskey@ufl.edu.