Chief Investigator: Dr Glen Whittaker
Ethical approval: La Trobe HEC 21360
Experiencing heel pain?
La Trobe University are leaders in musculoskeletal foot and ankle research.
We are conducting a study to investigate if there are differences between mechanical and inflammatory heel pain.
If you are suffering with pain on the back or bottom of your heel plus spondyloarthritis such as psoriatic arthritis or axial spondyloarthritis, you may eligible to be involved in this exciting research.
Due to the nature of this study, we are currently only looking for participants that live in metropolitan Melbourne, Victoria.
Benefits of Participating
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Receive a free diagnostic ultrasound and free MRI of your heel.
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Receive a copy of the images and report of the MRI.
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The findings will help health professionals diagnose systemic inflammatory conditions.
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The findings of this study may be used to direct future research.