An investigation to assess ankle mobility in healthy individuals from the application of multi-component compression bandages and compression hosiery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An investigation was undertaken to compare the effect of multi-component compression bandages and compression hosiery kits on individuals' range of ankle motion whilst wearing typical and medical footwear, and barefoot.

Methods

A convenience sample of 30 healthy individuals recruited from the staff and student population at the University of Huddersfield, UK. Plantarflexion/dorsiflexion range of ankle motion (ROAM) was measured in participants over 6 steps in every combination of typical, medical and no footwear; and multi-component bandages, compression hosiery and no garments.

Results

Controlling for age, gender and garments, the use of typical footwear was associated with a mean increase in ROAM of 2.54° at best estimate compared with barefoot; the use o

SUBMITTER: Atkin L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4936284 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature