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Washing Characterization of Compression Socks

open access: yesAUTEX Research Journal, 2022
Compression socks are highly recommended textile garments for the exertion of compression pressure (kPa) at the ankle. They work on the principle of the highest pressure at the ankle gradually decreasing from the ankle to the calf.
Siddique Hafiz Faisal   +4 more
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Compression socks enhance sensory feedback to improve standing balance reactions and reflex control of walking

open access: yesBMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2021
Background Compression garments are generally used for their potential benefits in exercise performance and post-exercise recovery. Previous studies show that compression sleeves worn at the elbow change neuromuscular control and improve performance ...
Yao Sun, Bridget Munro, E. Paul Zehr
doaj   +1 more source

Survey of lipoedema symptoms and experience with compression garments [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Lipoedema is an incurable chronic disease causing limb deformity, painful skin and excessive ecchymosis. Compression garments are frequently recommended to manage symptoms, but the existing products are not designed specifically for lipoedema, and are ...
Paling, Ilka, Macintyre, Lisa; id_orcid
core   +1 more source

Computer-Assisted Modeling and Design of Compression Garments with Graded Unit Compression

open access: yesAUTEX Research Journal, 2020
This article presents a useful algorithm for designing compression products with intended and graded unit pressure along the part of the body covered with the mentioned garments.
Kowalski Krzysztof   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Multidirectional Transverse Calf Muscle Loading on Calf Muscle Force in Young Adults

open access: yesFrontiers in Physiology, 2018
It has been demonstrated that unidirectional transversal muscle loading induced by a plunger influences muscle shape and reduces muscle force. The interaction between muscle and transversal forces may depend on specific neuromuscular properties that ...
Tobias Siebert   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevention of lymphoedema after axillary clearance by external compression sleeves PLACE randomised trial results. Effects of high BMI

open access: yesCancer Medicine, 2023
Around 25% of women undergoing Axillary Clearance (ANC) develop lymphedema (LE). Intervention with a compression garment is recommended to prevent LE but no randomised evidence exists to support this strategy.
Nigel J. Bundred   +10 more
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Effects of compression garments in strength, power and speed based exercise

open access: yes, 2016
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016. All rights reserved. Compression apparel is a popular method to aid sports performance and recovery.
Rob Duffield   +3 more
core   +1 more source

The Effects of a Compression Garment on Lower Body Kinematics and Kinetics During a Drop Vertical Jump in Female Collegiate Athletes

open access: yesOrthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2018
Background: The use of compression garments has spread rapidly among athletes, largely because of marketing and perceived benefits. Upon review, it is unclear whether compression garments have a significant effect on performance and recovery, although ...
Jacobo Zamporri MS, ATC   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quantified hemodynamics of compression garments

open access: yesVeins and Lymphatics, 2013
Various forms of compression therapy have been utilized for centuries in the treatment of venous disease, with inelastic bandage systems being used in the more acute treatment of severe venous disease and elastic compression stockings used for long-term ...
Dean J. Bender, Helane Fronek, Ed Arkans
doaj   +1 more source

Characterizing the biomechanical transmission effects of elastic compression stockings on lower limb tissues by using 3D finite element modelling

open access: yesMaterials & Design, 2023
Studies have primarily simulated the interface pressure and skin surface stress produced by compression textiles or garments with a single pressure level.
Chongyang Ye   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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