Socks with an U-shaped 3D discharge element are capable to reduce dynamic plantar pressures under the central forefoot

Jiménez-Cano, Víctor Manuel; Nova, Alfonso Martínez; Caracuel-López, Juan Miguel; Gómez-Martín, Beatriz; Sánchez-Roríguez, Raquel

doi:10.1016/j.jtv.2021.11.005

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“…By keeping the feet cooler and drier, friction is minimized and excessive moisture is avoided, contributing to the prevention of skin injuries. The textile industry has a major challenge here since the specific design of the sock planting area, which has shown beneficial effects in reducing zonal temperature [ 29 ] or dynamic plantar pressure [ 11 ], could improve comfort and performance in racing with such an important physical demand.…”

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“…Chang’s research resulted in an enhancement of ankle proprioception, which could also influence sport biomechanics and have the potential to reduce associated injuries [ 10 ]. New configurations of the plantar part of the socks have been shown to be effective in reducing dynamic plantar pressures [ 11 , 12 , 13 ], providing extra comfort and cushioning for long-distance races. In this regard, current manufacturers offer specific designs based on combinations of fibers (primarily synthetic) that have demonstrated greater comfort and cushioning while keeping the feet well thermoregulated and dry for extended periods [ 14 ].…”

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Thermoregulation in Two Models of Trail Run Socks with Different Fabric Separation

Moran-Cortes,

Gómez-Martín,

Escamilla-Martínez

et al. 2023

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Background: Trail running socks with the same fibers and design but with different separations of their three-dimensional waves could have different thermoregulatory effects. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the temperatures reflected on the sole of the foot after a mountain race with the use of two models of socks with different wave separations. Material and Methods: In a sample of 34 subjects (twenty-seven men and seven women), the plantar temperature was analyzed with the thermal imaging camera Flir E60bx® (Flir systems, Wilsonville, OR, USA) before and after running 14 km in mountainous terrain at a hot temperature of 27 °C. Each group of 17 runners ran with a different model of separation between the waves of the tissue (2 mm versus 1 mm). After conducting the post-exercise thermographic analysis, a Likert-type survey was conducted to evaluate the physiological characteristics of both types of socks. Results: There was a significant increase in temperature in all areas of interest (p < 0.001) after a 14 km running distance with the two models of socks. The hallux zone increased in temperature the most after the race, with temperatures of 8.19 ± 3.1 °C and 7.46 ± 2.1 °C for the AWC 2.2 and AWC 3, respectively. However, no significant differences in temperature increases were found in any of the areas analyzed between the two groups. Runners perceived significant differences in thermal sensation between AWC 2.2 socks with 4.41 ± 0.62 points and AWC 3 with 3.76 ± 1.03 points (p = 0.034). Conclusion: Both models had a similar thermoregulatory effect on the soles of the feet, so they can be used interchangeably in short-distance mountain races. The perceived sensation of increased thermal comfort does not correspond to the temperature data.

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Thermoregulation in Two Models of Trail Run Socks with Different Fabric Separation

Moran-Cortes,

Gómez-Martín,

Escamilla-Martínez

et al. 2023

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“…Dentro de los tratamientos conservadores, y como una línea coadyuvante a las ortesis plantares, se conocen diferentes tipos de calcetines funcionales, con distintas configuraciones o dotados de distintos elementos que podrían otorgar efectos beneficiosos para la salud del paciente 9 . Piezas tridimensionales localizadas en la superficie plantar del antepié han mostrado una reducción de las presiones plantares del paciente en dinámica 10,11 con potencial beneficio para pacientes con metatarsalgia. También existen calcetines con elementos tensores, que proporcionan al paciente un mayor equilibrio de propiocepción, además de una marcha mucho más eficiente y confortable, aportando al paciente una marcha sobre todo estable 12 .…”

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Tratamiento para la fascitis plantar con calcetines biomecánicos. Resultados preliminares de un ensayo clínico aleatorio.

Martínez Nova,

Cera Medrano,

Munuera

2023

Rev. Esp. Pod.

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Introducción: La fascitis plantar es uno de los principales motivos de las consultas podológicas. Hay multitud de tratamientos para esta patología, entre los que destacamos tratamiento ortopodológico, físico y farmacológico. Recientemente ha salido al mercado un modelo de calcetín biomecánico que podría tener un efecto positivo frente al tratamiento de la fascitis plantar, pero aún no se han obtenido resultados. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este trabajo fue comprobar la eficacia en la reducción del dolor y aumento de la función que presenta el calcetín biomecánico en personas que padecen fascitis plantar o dolor en el talón.Pacientes y métodos: La muestra se compuso de 15 participantes, comprendidos en un rango de edad entre 20 y 71 años. Se realizaron dos grupos al azar: uno de 8 participantes (grupo experimental, calcetín Podoks ® ) y otro de 7 participantes (grupo control). Se realizó a todos los participantes el cuestionario Foot Function Index previo, y después de los 15 días de la utilización del calcetín se le volvió a realizar, anotando el Foot Function Index posterior.Resultados: Tras la evaluación de los resultados obtenidos, se encontraron diferencias en el Foot Function Index previo, presentando las mujeres un estado clínico peor que los hombres. Una vez realizado el periodo de 15 días de seguimiento, se encontró una mejor puntuación en la subescala de dolor del Foot Function Index, presentando el grupo Podoks ® una media de 28.6 ± 18.0 y el grupo control 39.4 ± 21.6 (p = 0.043).Conclusiones: Los calcetines biomecánicos pueden ser una buena alternativa para el tratamiento de la fascitis plantar, como apoyo a otros tratamientos, ya que mejoran el dolor percibido a los 15 días. Esto podría ser debido a la instauración temprana del mecanismo de Windlass, lo que provoca que el arco interno del pie sea más estable y reduciendo así un excesivo estrés tensil sobre la fascia plantar, ligamentos plantares, músculos intrínsecos y musculatura flexora plantar.

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“…Recently, three-dimensional plantar elements have been incorporated that have shown to reduce the temperature [13] and plantar pressure on the central forefoot [14,15]. There are currently on the market socks with rib-shaped elements that have different separations between the waves.…”

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Thermal Response in Two Models of Socks with Different 3-D Weave Separations

Sánchez-Rodríguez¹,

Gómez-Martín²,

Morán-Cortés³

et al. 2022

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Socks with the same three-dimensional plantar design, but with different compositions in the separation of their weaves could have different thermoregulatory effects. The objective of this study was therefore to evaluate the temperatures on the sole of the foot after a 10-km run, using two models of socks with different weave separations. In a sample of 20 individuals (14 men and 6 women), plantar temperatures were analysed using a Flir E60bx® (Flir Systems) thermographic camera before and after a run of 10 km wearing two models of socks that had different separations between the fabric weaves (5 mm versus 3 mm). After the post-exercise thermographic analysis, the participants responded to a Likert type survey to evaluate the physiological characteristics of the two models of socks. There was a significant increase in temperature in the areas of interest (p&lt;0.001) after the 10-km run with both models of sock. The temperature under the 1st metatarsal head was higher with the AWC 2.1 model than with the AWC 1 (33.6±2.0°C vs 33.2±2.1°C) (p = 0.014). No significant differences were found in the scores on the physiological characteristics comfort survey (p&gt;0.05 in all cases. The two models presented similar thermoregulatory effects on the soles of the feet, although the model with the narrowest weave separation generated greater temperatures (+0.4°C) under the first metatarsal head.

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Socks with an U-shaped 3D discharge element are capable to reduce dynamic plantar pressures under the central forefoot

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Thermoregulation in Two Models of Trail Run Socks with Different Fabric Separation

Thermoregulation in Two Models of Trail Run Socks with Different Fabric Separation

Tratamiento para la fascitis plantar con calcetines biomecánicos. Resultados preliminares de un ensayo clínico aleatorio.

Thermal Response in Two Models of Socks with Different 3-D Weave Separations

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