Immediate Effects of a Prophylactic Knee Support on Frontal Plane Knee Mechanics During Walking

THE EFFECTS OF OPEDIX ^TM KNEE SUPPORT SYSTEM

“…Koldenhoven et al completed a study using Opedix gear [30]. After testing nine females through walking trials, the results of this study suggested that sagittal and frontal knee kinematics were influenced by the garment, but did not alter kinetics [30].…”

“…Koldenhoven et al completed a study using Opedix gear [30]. After testing nine females through walking trials, the results of this study suggested that sagittal and frontal knee kinematics were influenced by the garment, but did not alter kinetics [30]. The garment caused an average of 5.7 o increase in sagittal plane knee flexion angle (p=0.02) and an average of 1.5 o reduction in frontal plane knee adductor angle (p=0.04) at the time of the peak adductor moment.…”

“…The garment caused an average of 5.7 o increase in sagittal plane knee flexion angle (p=0.02) and an average of 1.5 o reduction in frontal plane knee adductor angle (p=0.04) at the time of the peak adductor moment. [30] The current study will expand on the sample size, look at additional lower extremity joints, and increase the load on the garment.…”