Shoxsox Test 1

Purpose
The purpose of our design was to reduce stress put on the foot, heel, and shin of the user and greatly reduce or eliminate the chance of getting a stress fracture in these areas.

Pass/Fail Criteria
Pass o Subject must report that they can feel an improvement in comfort and feel less strain on the heel, foot, and shin when running. Fail o Subject must report no felt improvement or benefit from using Shoxsox

Materials
Test subjects(10) Shoxsox Treadmill

Safety Concerns Hazards

Falling off of treadmill

Controls
Warn volunteers to stay in middle of treadmill Yes

Completed

Heat exhaustion from running Warn volunteers to stop if to long they become tired or overheated.

Yes

Test Termination
If volunteer becomes tired or overheated If volunteer falls off of treadmill

Stepwise Procedure
1. 2. 3. 4. Collect all necessary materials Explain safety procedures and concerns to volunteers Have volunteer put on Shoxsox Have volunteer put on their shoes.

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Have volunteer get onto treadmill and begin running at their desired pace. Have volunteer run for at least 5 minutes if they are able. Collect feedback from volunteer. Repeat steps 1-7 for other 9 volunteers.

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