Distal Thigh Compression Garment Improves Knee Control and Safety Perceptions During Single Leg Triple Hop for Distance
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 18
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Frontal Plane Knee Projection Angle
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study measured knee frontal plane projection angle (FPPA) and sports safety and performance perceptions of female athletes during a single leg triple hop for distance for 3 conditions (standard knee sleeve, no device and distal thigh compression garment (DTCG)). The hypothesis was that the DTCG group would display superior dynamic knee valgus FPPA compared to the standard knee sleeve and no device groups.
Detailed Description
Eighteen healthy college athletes participated in this prospective cohort study with a randomized device order. FPPA was measured during single leg triple hop for distance using two-dimensional biomechanical techniques to estimate dynamic knee valgus loading. A 10-cm visual analog scale survey collected data regarding subject perceived knee control, sports movement capability and overall satisfaction for each condition. Pearson correlations delineated knee valgus, safety and performance relationship perceptions (p < 0.05).
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- None
Masking Description
Devices were used in a randomized order. The outcomes assessor evaluated device differences based on device numerical assignment..
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 22 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Healthy women
- •College athletes
- •≥ 18 years
Exclusion Criteria
- •Knee injury history
- •Any current lower extremity injury
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Frontal Plane Knee Projection Angle
Time Frame: Immediately after the intervention
Frontal plane tibio-femoral alignment at single leg triple hop completion
Subject Confidence in Sports Safety and Performance Perceptions
Time Frame: Immediately after the intervention
10-cm Visual Analog Confidence Scale for Sports Movement Capability and Safety Perceptions. Minimum value = 0. Maximum value = 100. Higher score equals greater confidence.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
John Nyland
Professor
Spalding University