Performance Characterization of Compression Socks at Ankle Portion under Multiple Mechanical Impacts

Siddique, Hafiz Faisal; Mazari, Adnan; Havelka, Antonín; Kůs, Zdenek

doi:10.1007/s12221-019-8965-1

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“…Additionally, the findings showed that when combined with a training program, sub-clinical level compression socks can improve motor behavior in physically active persons [21]. Despite being an effective therapy for injury prevention or recovery, users are not always eager to wear compression socks due to the difficulty of donning (putting them on), doffing (taking them off), and perceived discomfort after prolonged use [22]. Because the skin in contact with the compression sock is susceptible to irritation, compression socks' comfort features are crucial for patient compliance and for any rehabilitation benefits, thus warranting more research on the comfort assessment of compression socks.…”

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Sensory and Tactile Comfort Assessment of Sub-Clinical and Clinical Compression Socks on Individuals with Ankle Instability

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This study aims to quantify wearers’ perceived sensory/tactile comfort responses to clinical and sub-clinical compression socks before, during, and after several activities (postural stability tasks, donning, and doffing). Through purposive sampling, the researchers recruited 20 participants (11 male and 9 female) aged 21.5 ± 2 years. Among all participants, 40% had chronic ankle instability, 30% were copers, and 30% were healthy control groups. Sensory/tactile and movement comfort were assessed using a comfort 8-item questionnaire in a wear trial. The findings exhibit that the tested clinical socks are more comfortable than subclinical socks regardless of the participant types. The strongest positive correlation was between material appearance and hand feel (r = 0.84, ** p < 0.01) and between ‘no red marks’ and non-itchiness (r = 0.72, ** p < 0.01). Additionally, no statistically significant differences in comparisons of comfort assessment measures were reported. However, due to the consistency of the trends in differences, the researchers suggest that these findings warrant additional research using a more robust sampling technique. According to the findings of this study, a higher-pressure level compression sock may be preferable for patients with ankle stability issues, as there is no significant evidence for a comforting outcome.

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Sensory and Tactile Comfort Assessment of Sub-Clinical and Clinical Compression Socks on Individuals with Ankle Instability

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“…On the basis of a review of the scientific literature, we observed that few studies exist in which performance of compression socks had been analyzed after multiple cycles of wearing and machine-washing the socks and their influence on compression pressure (Ps) [9,[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]. Performance includes pressure changes and dimensional deterioration of compression socks made up of various combinations of main and inlaid yarns.…”

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“…He washed the same sock sample first at 30°C and then 50°C and last at 75°C as a small part of his scientific research work. He has concluded from his research that as the temperature level of washing increases, there is a significant increase in compression pressure due to a gradual increase in the percentage of shrinkage of compression socks made up of nylon/Lycra compositions[26].…”

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Washing Characterization of Compression Socks

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Background Compression socks are highly recommended textile garments for the exertion of compression pressure (kPa) at the ankle. They work on the principle of the highest pressure at the ankle gradually decreasing from the ankle to the calf. Aim The aim of the current research is to analyze all of the compression sock samples (Class I, Class II, and Class III) simultaneously at various number of times of washing them. Method All of the sock samples were washed in a standard washing machine with standard methods (ISO 6330). For the measurement of the compression pressure, a Salzmann MST MKIV pressure measuring device was used according to the RAL-GZ 387/1 method. Results Results included the effect of multiple wearing and washing cycles (up to 20) on compression pressure, the effect of temperature (up to 100°C) on compression pressure (kPa); multiple wearing and washing cycles on the percentage of shrinkage and the effect of marking methodology on compression pressure (Kpa) were observed and are discussed in this article. The results suggest that washing is the most important factor to consider while compression socks are used for compression therapy because they directly influence the efficacy of streamline blood flow across the legs.

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“…However, because of the viscoelastic nature of textiles, the stress developed in a medical stocking under constant extension reduces over time. This process is called “stress relaxation” on which successive washing may also have an effect [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 ]. Synthetic fibers (e.g., nylon, PET, elastane) have low stress relaxation in comparison to cotton fiber because of their higher relaxation time, whereas elastomeric yarns keep the internal stress for a longer time because of their good elastic properties.…”

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“…In that respect, they are expected to retain not only their shape, but also their compression level. The literature survey reveals that studies on the effects of factors such as washing and multiple wearing on the life span of compression stockings are mainly confined to commercial products and those from synthetic fibers [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 ]. Furthermore, for the medical stockings from synthetic-based yarns, irritation and rashes are among the most common skin problems, and the use of natural fibers in such products may help to overcome such skin problems.…”

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Development of a Care Labelling Process for Compression Stockings Based on Natural (Cotton) Fibers

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This study is to investigate to what extent the performance of compression stockings with cotton components deteriorates after repeated washing processes. Four compression stockings having at least one cotton constituent yarn and two all-nylon stockings as reference samples were produced under controlled commercial conditions. After analysing the data obtained, a care labelling process for the compression socks with cotton components was developed such that they can preserve their compression properties over successive laundering treatments.

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Performance Characterization of Compression Socks at Ankle Portion under Multiple Mechanical Impacts

Cited by 8 publications

References 25 publications

Sensory and Tactile Comfort Assessment of Sub-Clinical and Clinical Compression Socks on Individuals with Ankle Instability

Sensory and Tactile Comfort Assessment of Sub-Clinical and Clinical Compression Socks on Individuals with Ankle Instability

Washing Characterization of Compression Socks

Development of a Care Labelling Process for Compression Stockings Based on Natural (Cotton) Fibers

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