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

作者：Atkin Leanne; Stephenson John; Parfitt Grace; Reel Sarah^*; Ousey Karen; Fallon Brandon

来源：Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2016, 9(1): 18.

DOI：10.1186/s13047-016-0151-8

• Range of ankle motion
• Plantarflexion
• Dorsiflexion
• Venous ulceration
• Compression therapy

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 degrees at best estimate compared with barefoot; the use of medical footwear was associated with a mean decrease in ROAM of 1.12 degrees 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 degrees 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.

• 出版日期2016-7-7