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ArticleHuman factors2023

Comparison of Physiological Effects Induced by Two Compression Stockings and Regular Socks During Prolonged Standing Work.

Maria-Gabriela Garcia, Maria Gloria Roman, Andrea Davila, Bernard J Martin

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Article in Human factors, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.9field-weighted citation impact, top 25% of its field
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Maria-Gabriela GarciaUniversidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador.ORCID 0000-0002-5666-2156
Maria Gloria RomanUniversidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador.
Andrea DavilaUniversidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador.
Bernard J MartinUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.
Universidad San Francisco de Quito · ECUniversity of Michigan · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe goal of this study was to evaluate and compare lower-leg muscle fatigue, edema, and discomfort induced by the prolonged standing of security guards wearing regular socks and those wearing 15-20 or 20-30 mmHg compression stockings as intervention.

backgroundCompression stockings are sometimes used by individuals standing all day at work. However, quantitative evidence showing their potential benefits for lower-leg health issues in healthy individuals during real working conditions is lacking.

methodForty male security employees participated in the study. All were randomly assigned to the control or one of the two intervention groups (I

resultsSignificant evidence of lower-leg long-lasting muscle fatigue, edema, and discomfort was observed after standing work for guards wearing regular socks. However, no significant changes were found for guards wearing either compression stockings.

conclusionIn healthy individuals, compression stockings seem to attenuate efficiently the tested outcomes in the lower leg resulting from prolonged standing. APPLICATION: Occupational activities requiring prolonged standing may benefit from 15-20 or 20-30 mmHg compression stockings. As similar benefits were observed for both levels of compression, the lower level may be sufficient.

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LegStockings, CompressionEdemaHumansLower ExtremityMaleMuscle Fatiguediscomfortedemafatigueleg swellingmuscle twitch force

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PMID34078143
PMCPMC10210207
OpenAlexW3164922589

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