30/03/2025
Do you get pain under your heel? Is the pain worse in the morning, after periods of inactivity or after a long day standing at work?
A PhD research project at the University of Canterbury is currently seeking individuals who experience plantar heel pain to participate in a study evaluating a novel cushioning heel pad that aims to improve heel comfort around the home.
Key Details:
• Eligibility: The study is seeking individuals who currently experience plantar heel pain, but are not currently receiving treatment from a podiatrist or using orthotics.
• Study Duration: Two in-person testing sessions, with a 1–2 week period during which you will use the heel pads at home.
• Compensation: Participants will receive a complimentary set of three pairs of heel pads upon study completion.
A prototype has been developed and initial assessments have shown promising results. This study aims to further evaluate the comfort and effectiveness of the heel pads, with the potential to enhance the management of plantar heel pain.
For further details, including the selection criteria, study location, and participant involvement, please scan the QR code or follow the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xIFxDWQfBLb2sWXz3qWFnECNr5hIF0k_/view?usp=drive_link
If you have any further questions please contact:
connor.melton@pg.canterbury.ac.nz
Thank you for your interest and please feel free to share this study with anyone who might be eligible and interested.
Kind regards,
Connor Melton
This study is conducted in collaboration with the University of Canterbury’s Mechanical Engineering Department and has received ethical approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC 2024/49/LR-PS).
