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2020
New and innovative technology is consistently being introduced to help runners gain an edge over their competition. One of the more popular ergogenic aids in running today is compression garments. It is estimated that the compression garment market will surpass $5 billion by the year 2022. Despite the popularity, there is no clear consensus as to if or
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New and innovative technology is consistently being introduced to help runners gain an edge over their competition. One of the more popular ergogenic aids in running today is compression garments. It is estimated that the compression garment market will surpass $5 billion by the year 2022. Despite the popularity, there is no clear consensus as to if or
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Extremit-Ease compression garment: A review and cases
British Journal of Community Nursing, 2017The rates of chronic oedema in the US continue to grow from multiple causative factors. One such factor is the skyrocketing rates of morbid obesity. There are about 40 million obese people in the US today. Among those people, the prevalence rate of lymphoedema is 74% ( Fife and Carter, 2008 ).
Mary, Mullins +2 more
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Elvarex compression garments in the management of lymphoedema
British Journal of Nursing, 2003Lymphoedema is a progressive and debilitating disorder, caused by malfunction of the lymphatic system. It is characterized by chronic swelling, usually of a limb but it can also affect other parts of the body. It is not curable but can be reduced and controlled.
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The Pathophysiology of Venous Thromboembolism: Implications With Compression Garments
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2009The highest risk of venous thromboembolism lies with abdominoplasty and liposuction and deaths increase when combined with other procedures. The objective of this study was to evaluate physiologic changes in the deep venous system with compression-garments and asses whether there is a correlation between these procedures, rectus plication, and garments.
Mark A, Clayman +3 more
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2020 Design of Medical Devices Conference, 2020
Abstract Background: Graduated elastic compression stockings are a frequently prescribed therapy for cardiovascular conditions with established benefit. However patient compliance remains low owing to significant difficulty donning the device, discomfort and poor fit.
Katerina Morgaenko +3 more
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Abstract Background: Graduated elastic compression stockings are a frequently prescribed therapy for cardiovascular conditions with established benefit. However patient compliance remains low owing to significant difficulty donning the device, discomfort and poor fit.
Katerina Morgaenko +3 more
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Effect of an Ankle Compression Garment on Fatigue and Performance
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2016The aim of this study was to examine the effects of an ankle compression garment (CG) on muscle performance and physiological variables associated with recovery from fatigue. Fifteen participants took part in a randomized crossover study design with 2 experimental conditions (ankle CG and control).
Nemanja, Šambaher +4 more
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Pressure Prediction Model for Compression Garment Design
Journal of Burn Care & Research, 2010Based on the application of Laplace's law to compression garments, an equation for predicting garment pressure, incorporating the body circumference, the cross-sectional area of fabric, applied strain (as a function of reduction factor), and its corresponding Young's modulus, is developed.
W Y, Leung +3 more
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Lymphoedema: An overview of compression garments
Nursing and Residential Care, 2008Chronic oedema and lymphoedema are quite common among older people. Compression is a fundamental part of treatment. Anita Hopkins presents the various compression garments availble on the FP10 prescription.
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Nocturnal Use of Light Compression Garments and Recovery
2017The aim of the study was to investigate nocturnal effect of wearing whole-body light compression garments on post-exercise recovery. HRV analysis was used to evaluate the recovery. The study involved sixteen female Finnish baseball players for four three-day-periods. The participants wore light compression garments every other three-day period and kept
Viivi I. Jokinen +4 more
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Is there a ‘best way’ to access compression garments?
British Journal of Nursing, 2023Rhian, Noble-Jones, Justine, Whitaker
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