ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2019
The effects of compression stockings on the energetics and biomechanics during walking.
Article in European journal of applied physiology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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- Effects of stiffness-altered compression garments on lower-limb angular kinematics and force-time characteristics in countermovement jumps.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2026Article
- Biomechanical Effects of Socks on Plantar Loading and Foot Function: A Systematic Review.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Putting the Squeeze on Compression Garments: Current Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research: A Systematic Scoping Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2022Article
- The Effect of Functional Biomechanics Garment for Walking.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Compression socks enhance sensory feedback to improve standing balance reactions and reflex control of walking.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Effects of Compression Intervention on the Thigh Using Elastic Bandage on Lateral Femoral Pain After Trochanteric Fractures: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.Gerontology & geriatric medicineArticle
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of this study was to explore how compression stockings affect the energetics and biomechanics during walking.
methodsSixteen male adults participated in this study. Participants completed walking trials on the treadmill and force plates, wearing compression stockings (CS) or nothing as a control condition (CON). The data obtained included metabolic rate, muscle activation, step frequency and step length as well as their variability, joint kinematics and joint kinetics.
resultsThe effect of compression stockings on metabolic rate was trivial (CS: 3.81 ± 0.44 W kg
conclusionsCompression stockings have a limited effect on improving energetics of walking, but they may play a role in improving biomechanics by altering the relative contribution of knee and ankle moments to propulsion.
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