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

Authors: Leanne Atkin, John Stephenson, Grace Parfitt, Sarah Reel, Karen Ousey, Brandon Fallon

Published in: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research | Issue 1/2016

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 of medical footwear was associated with a mean decrease in ROAM of 1.12° at best estimate compared with barefoot. Controlling for age, gender and footwear, the use of bandaging was associated with a mean decrease in ROAM of 2.51° at best estimate compared with no garments. Controlling for age, gender and footwear, the use of hosiery was not associated with a significant change in ROAM compared with no garments.

Conclusions

Bandages appear to restrict ROAM more than hosiery when used in conjunction with a variety of footwear types.

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Title: An investigation to assess ankle mobility in healthy individuals from the application of multi-component compression bandages and compression hosiery
Authors: Leanne Atkin
John Stephenson
Grace Parfitt
Sarah Reel
Karen Ousey
Brandon Fallon
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1757-1146
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-016-0151-8

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

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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