This study was conducted to determine running kinematics while using compression socks (CS) and smooth socks (SS) among 16 recreational runners. They were required to complete a maximal treadmill test with two different running sock conditions (smooth and compression). All kinematic parameters (ground contact time, heel strike, stride length and swing time) were reported in an average of the four stages of Bruce protocol. Results showed more significant correlations (p<0.05) among the kinematic variables in the compression socks condition as compared to the smooth socks. In conclusion, wearing compression socks improves movement kinematics while running may be due to the enriched somatosensory information received by the foot. Keywords: Running; Compression socks; Movement kinematics; Somatosensory feedback eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2915
Correlation Analysis on the Effects of Wearing Compression Socks and Smooth Socks on Running Kinematics among Runners
2021-07-31
doi:10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2915
Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal; Vol. 6 No. SI4 (2021): Jul. Special Issue No. 4. CSSR2019PulauPinang, 04-05 Dec 2019; 165-169 ; 2398-4287 ; 10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4
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