We are recruiting volunteers to help us understand how flatfoot affects walking mechanics and plantar pressure distribution — with the goal of improving clinical interventions for the Malaysian population.
Registration of Interest Fill out the subject registration form ↗This research investigates how flatfoot (pes planus) affects ankle joint biomechanics and plantar pressure distribution during everyday walking. Flatfoot is a prevalent structural condition that can alter loading patterns throughout the entire lower limb — yet its specific biomechanical effects in the Malaysian population remain poorly understood.
Watch a demonstration of our plantar pressure assessment methodology and what to expect during your session.
We welcome both individuals with flatfoot and those with normal foot posture. If you meet the criteria below, we encourage you to register your interest.
We are recruiting young to middle-aged adults within this age range to ensure consistent biomechanical data across participants.
Participants should be able to walk independently without assistance. No specific fitness level is required.
Both individuals with flatfoot (unilateral or bilateral) and those with normal foot posture are welcome to join as participants.
Individuals with recent injuries, surgeries, or orthopaedic conditions affecting the lower limbs in the past 6 months are not eligible.
Your participation involves a single visit to our clinical space. Here is exactly what will happen during your session.
This study has been reviewed and approved by the Sunway University Research Ethics Committee, ensuring that all procedures meet rigorous standards for participant safety, confidentiality, and scientific integrity.
The ethics committee independently assesses all research involving human participants at Sunway University. Their approval confirms that this study adheres to international research ethics guidelines, including informed consent, voluntary participation, and data protection.
Please read the following information carefully before deciding to participate. Your wellbeing and informed consent are our highest priority.
Joining this study is entirely your choice. You will not face any negative consequences if you choose not to participate, and there is no obligation to proceed after registering your interest.
You may withdraw from the study at any time, before or during your session, without providing a reason. Your decision will be respected immediately and without question.
All personal information and data collected will be stored securely, coded anonymously, and used solely for this research. Your identity will not be disclosed in any publications.
Individual results from the foot posture and pressure assessments are collected for scientific analysis. They do not constitute a clinical diagnosis or medical advice.
If you experience foot pain, discomfort, or have concerns about your foot health, please consult a qualified healthcare professional or podiatrist before or after participating.
If you have any questions about the study before, during, or after participation, you are encouraged to contact the principal investigator directly. No question is too small.
Medical disclaimer: The foot posture report and pressure data provided after the session are for research and informational purposes only and do not represent a clinical diagnosis. If you have symptoms, pain, or concerns about your musculoskeletal health, please seek evaluation from a qualified medical professional.
Thank you for your interest in supporting this research.
We are currently recruiting participants for the study. To register your interest, please reach out to us using the contact details provided. We will contact you via WhatsApp if you are selected to participate.
If you have any questions regarding this study — about the procedures, eligibility, data handling, or anything else — please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Principal Investigator directly.
✉️ Email Dr. Teoh Yun Xin 📋 Register Your Interest →