andydude Posted May 30, 2018 Share Hi everyone! If you are in the Cape Town area it would be great if you can help as a participant in this study for Sam's doctorate. She needs quite a few more participants as her current sample size is too small. Give it a go UCT REQUIRES PARTICIPANTS FOR KNEE LAXITY STUDY:Questioning the effect of genetics on knee laxity and risk of ACL ruptureWhat is the study about?Our study aims to determine whether genetics effects knee joint laxity (looseness of the joint) and risk of knee ligament injury. By gaining a better understanding of the role of specific gene variants in knee joint laxity, we improve our understanding of the cause of ACL injuries, this in turn could help us to better prevent them in the future.Who is eligible to participate?We are looking for healthy individuals (with or without previous ACL injury) who:• Have had no lower limb or spinal cord injuries in the past 6 months• Are 18 - 50 years of age• Have a BMI of less than 30• Are physically active• Have not been diagnosed with connective tissue or skeletal muscle disordersWhat will be required of you?One visit to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Boundary Rd Newlands, for:o Completion of questionnaires (personal particulars, sports participation, etc.)o A small blood sample being drawn bloodo Height and weight measuremento Flexibility measurement using a sit and reach testo Four joint laxity testsWhat are the benefits?• You will receive results of the various joint laxity tests.• On completion of the study, feedback with regards to the overall results of the study. To apply to take part in the study or for more information, please contact Sam onsambeckley@gmail.com or call 082 974 3046.Knee laxity study 22-05-2018.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted May 30, 2018 Share Thanks to the people who have already contacted her directly. Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted May 30, 2018 Share Bend me... send me... shake me.... Ah damn im to old ???? Edited May 30, 2018 by SwissVan Grey Hubs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted May 30, 2018 Share Bend me... send me... shake me.... Ah damn in to old Maybe in human years. Not in body years And it might be a bit far for you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted May 30, 2018 Share Why are all these type of studies only down in the cape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted May 30, 2018 Share Maybe in human years. Not in body years And it might be a bit far for you..I’m flexible or is that laxit....when it comes to travel Edited May 30, 2018 by SwissVan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted May 30, 2018 Share Why are all these type of studies only down in the cape? I'm sure the other universities also do it, but perhaps they don't advertise as much or in your circles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted May 31, 2018 Share I’m flexible or is that laxit....when it comes to travel You coming down this side again soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted June 20, 2018 Share Bump.. if anybody else is interested, please contact Sam via email sambeckley@gmail.com or call 082 974 3046. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted June 20, 2018 Share Bump.. if anybody else is interested, please contact Sam via email sambeckley@gmail.com or call 082 974 3046.I would do it. I tick all the boxes except I'm not sure my BMI is less than 30. I actually don't know what it is but I have a dad bod.... so I'm guessing it's a no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted June 20, 2018 Share You coming down this side again soon?Sorry for the late reply....Probably Oct / Nov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted June 20, 2018 Share I would do it. I tick all the boxes except I'm not sure my BMI is less than 30. I actually don't know what it is but I have a dad bod.... so I'm guessing it's a no http://www.calculator.net/bmi-calculator.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted June 20, 2018 Share http://www.calculator.net/bmi-calculator.htmlAccording to this I have a BMI of 26... Which says I'm overweight... I already knew I was a fatty but at least the internet says I qualify for the study! dirtypot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted June 20, 2018 Share Sorry for the late reply....Probably Oct / Nov If you do drive past Hout Bay then let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted June 20, 2018 Share According to this I have a BMI of 26... Which says I'm overweight... I already knew I was a fatty but at least the internet says I qualify for the study! Yeah man please if you can help it would be great! I am thin and tall, but my BMI says 24! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted June 20, 2018 Share If you do drive past Hout Bay then let me know Will do it’s Been awhile since we visited the Republic andydude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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