A Pilot Study: Evaluations of Compression Garment Performance via Muscle Activation Tests

Wang, Ping; McLaren, Jason; Leong, Kah Fai; Ouches, Pascal Joubert des

doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2013.07.059

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“…The median frequency (MDF) is a common parameter obtained from the power spectrum analysis of EMG signals, and shifts toward lower frequencies are taken as an index of muscle fatigue during muscle contractions. 10 , 15 , 16 Recently, EMG has been used to evaluate the effect of CG during calf-raising exercise, 17 20 s runs, 18 and isometric and isokinetic knee extension tasks. 19 However, the effect of CG on EMG parameters during distance running has not yet been explored.…”

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Effects of compression garments on surface EMG and physiological responses during and after distance running

Hsu

Tseng

Chen

et al. 2020

Journal of Sport and Health Science

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Background The few previous studies that focused on the effects of compression garments (CG) on distance running performance have simultaneously measured electromyogram, physiological, and perceptual parameters. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of CG on muscle activation and median frequency during and after distance running, as well as blood-lactate concentration and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during distance running. Methods Eight healthy male recreational runners were recruited to randomly perform two 40 min treadmill running trials, one with CG, and the other with control garment made of normal cloth. The RPE and the surface electromyography (EMG) of 5 lower extremity muscles including gluteus maximus (GM), rectus femoris (RF), semitendinosus (ST), tibialis anterior (TA), and gastrocnemius (GAS) were measured during the running trial. The blood-lactate levels before and after the running trial were measured. Results Wearing CG led to significant lower muscle activation ( p < 0.05) in the GM (decreased 7.40%–14.31%), RF (decreased 4.39%–4.76%), and ST (decreased 3.42%–7.20%) muscles; moreover, significant higher median frequency ( p < 0.05) in the GM (increased 5.57%) and ST (increased 10.58%) muscles. Wearing CG did not alter the RPE values or the blood-lactate levels ( p > 0.05). Conclusion Wearing CG was associated with significantly lower muscle activation and higher median frequency in the running-related key muscles during distance running. This finding suggested that wearing CG may improve muscle function, which might enhance running performance and prevent muscle fatigue.

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Effects of compression garments on surface EMG and physiological responses during and after distance running

Hsu

Tseng

Chen

et al. 2020

Journal of Sport and Health Science

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“…17,[31][32][33] Few studies have explored the interface pressure of medical compression products during the active movement of limbs. [34][35][36][37] This study highlighted the pressure pattern exerted by garment type orthoses when worn by a child with CP during sitting and STS motion. Both orthoses produced almost similar patterns of pressure over the upper garment when the child was in a sitting position; however, the interface pressure by DLFO was found to be slightly higher than TheraTogs TM orthosis.…”

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A case study on interface pressure pattern of two garment orthoses on a child with cerebral palsy

Shaari

Osman

Shasmin

2020

Proc Inst Mech Eng H

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Many studies have shown that medical compression products produce different levels of interface pressure during the usage of the products. However, limited studies have explored the pattern of interface pressure exerted by orthotic garments. This case study aimed to investigate the pattern of interface pressure exerted by two types of orthotic garments on a child with cerebral palsy. A 13-year-old child diagnosed with ataxic spastic diplegia cerebral palsy has difficulty to perform sit-to-stand motion even with a walking frame due to his truncal ataxia. A TheraTogsTM orthosis and a Dynamic Lycra® Fabric Orthosis (DLFO) were prepared for the child. The child’s sit-to-stand ability without and with the usage of orthoses was recorded using five sit-to-stand tests. The garments’ interface pressure was measured using F-scan (9811E) and F-scan 6.5.1 version software. The pressure was recorded when the child was in sitting position and performing sit-to-stand-to-sit motion. Overall, the child completed the five sit-to-stand test duration within 2.53 ± 0.04 s and 2.51 ± 0.09 s with the usage of TheraTogsTM orthosis and DLFO, respectively. Higher pressure was exerted by Dynamic Lycra Fabric Orthosis (axillary = 122 mmHg) in contrast to TheraTogsTM orthosis (77 mmHg) when the child was in a sitting position. Lower pressure was exerted by DLFO (7 mmHg), over xiphoid level and for TheraTogsTM orthosis is 1.2 mmHg over axillary level when the child was performing sit-to-stand motion. The largest range of pressure was exerted by TheraTogsTM orthosis with a minimum pressure of 5 mmHg and a maximum pressure of 155 mmHg during sit-to-stand motion. Overall, the DLFO exerted higher mean interface pressure on the child in comparison to TheraTogsTM orthosis when the child’s body was in a sitting position wearing both upper garment and pants. Both TheraTogsTM orthosis and DLFO presented a different range of interface pressure over different body segments and activities.

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“…Three studies evaluated muscle activation. Fu et al [38] and Wang et al [37] found significant beneficial changes with the use of compression tights, whereas Sambaher et al [15] did not report any such variation. With the use of the compression garments, the benefit is the greater efficiency, and consequent reduction, of muscle activation delaying the onset of fatigue and lowering the risk of injury [69].…”

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“…With the use of tights, two protocols performed an endurance test [36,37] and another strength exercises [38]. No significant improvements were found in heart rate, blood flow, and skin or body temperature [36].…”

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Influence of compression sportswear on recovery and performance: A systematic review

Pérez-Soriano

García-Roig

Sanchis-Sanchis

et al. 2018

Journal of Industrial Textiles

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Compression garments are becoming increasingly popular among sportspeople who wish to improve performance and reduce their exercise discomfort and risk of injury. However, evidence for such effects is scarce. This paper presents the evidence following a review of the literature evaluating the effects of the application of compression garments on sports performance and recovery after exercise. The literature reviewed was the result of a search on the Web of Science, PubMed, and SPORTDiscus electronic databases for studies which analysed the effect of compression garments on physiological, psychological, and biomechanical parameters during and after exercise. These search criteria were met by 40 studies. Most studies do not demonstrate any beneficial effect on performance, immediate recovery, or delay in the appearance of muscle pain. They do, however, show a positive trend towards a beneficial effect during recovery: the subsequent performance improved in five of the eight studies where it was measured, and the perception of muscle damage was reduced in five of six studies. In summary, the use of compression garments during recovery from exercise appears to be beneficial, although the factors explaining this efficacy have yet to be established. No adverse effects of the use of compression garments have been demonstrated.

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A Pilot Study: Evaluations of Compression Garment Performance via Muscle Activation Tests

Cited by 12 publications

References 4 publications

Effects of compression garments on surface EMG and physiological responses during and after distance running

Effects of compression garments on surface EMG and physiological responses during and after distance running

A case study on interface pressure pattern of two garment orthoses on a child with cerebral palsy

Influence of compression sportswear on recovery and performance: A systematic review

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