Take part in a study on oxygen consumption and lower limb movement during walking

We are recruiting participants for a study on oxygen consumption and lower limb movement during walking. The study involves a single visit to the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ sports science laboratory during spring 2025. 
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Published
11.2.2025

To participate in this study, you must: 

  • Be 18-40 years old. 
  • Have had no musculoskeletal injuries in the past 12 months, no knee joint replacement, not use a lower limb prosthetic and not undergone a surgery in the past 2 years. 
  • Have no diagnosed cardiovascular disease. 
  • Be able to walk 2 km unassisted and pain free.  

The study involves a single visit to the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ sports science laboratory (Rautpohjankatu 8) during spring 2025.  

During the visit your oxygen consumption will be measured at rest and during a walking test that lasts approximately 15 minutes. Additionally, the movement of your lower limbs will be collected using opto-electronic markers as well as video cameras. Any identifying information will be erased in the final publication 

Follow the link below to sign up for the study:  

Additional information:

If you have any questions, please contact the study coordinator: 

Jenni Tuomisto, doctoral researcher 
+358 50 565 8460 
email:  jenni.j.tuomisto@jyu.fi