The effect of compression and combined compression-tactile stimulation on lower limb somatosensory acuity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower limb somatosensation and proprioception are important for maintaining balance. Research has shown that compression garments or exposure to textured surfaces, can enhance somatosensation however, little is known about the effect of combined compression and texture on somatosensory acuity in the lower limb. This study aimed to assess the effects of combined compression socks with a plantar textured sole, on lower limb somatosensory acuity.

Methods

Thirty participants completed a somatosensory acuity task (active movement extent discrimination apparatus; AMEDA) under three conditions: barefoot (control condition), standard knee-high compression sock (compression sock), and knee-high compression sock with internal rubber nodules situated on the sole (textured-co

SUBMITTER: Marchant A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10622748 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature