Understanding bioelectricity in human soft tissue
This research is concerned with knee and ankle health.
Study Description
I am a physiotherapy clinical researcher studying under a Doctorate Research Programme at the University of Hertfordshire. I am planning to conduct research, looking at the bioelectric skin potentials (electric current in the bodies soft tissues and bone) in non-injured people.
It is known that all biological tissue has an electric capability known as bioelectrics. However, little is known about the exact electrical activity in the musculoskeletal tissues of healthy individuals. An understanding of this activity could provide a standard for further research into electrical activity in injury and during hands-on manual therapy techniques.
I would like to measure the electrical activity at your ankles and knees with a specialised recording electromyography (EMG) device which measures skin bioelectric and soft tissue electrics. This will require you to lie down for approximately 50 minutes while attached to a recording device by adhesive electrodes to your knees and ankles. This is not painful, and you will not feel anything other than the electrodes being stuck to your skin.
You will not be needed for any follow-up appointments as part of this study.
What will participants be doing?
Participation involves:
- Lying still for approximately 30 minutes.
- Electronic readings being taken of your knees and ankles.
Duration
Up to 50 minutes.
Apply
If you are interested in taking part in this study please sign up by emailing the researcher at info@chrisgadekephysiotherapy.co.uk.
Participant characteristics:
Healthy volunteers under the age of 35
Location
Technopole, Kingston Cres, North End, Portsmouth PO2 8FA
Closing date for applications
Ongoing.