Haifa University, Department of PHysical Therapy
Haifa, Israel
Completed
NCT Number: NCT04353219
The Effect of Compression Stockings During Training on Running Performance
Studies that have examined the effects of compression stocking on athlete's performance have been carried out in a single test, i.e., the athlete's was examined during running/riding/jumping with and without the compression stocking.
Yet, using the stocking during all training session and for longer period of time might further enhance the performance. Compression stocking were found to have a positive effect on the athlete' recovery. We hypotheses that if the athlete will train with the stocking on a regular basis and his/her recovery will improve, it will also improve the performance. In addition, the athlete's body may need an adjustment period to use the compression stocking. As such, the advantages of using compression stocking might only be revealed after training with the socks during a period of time and not just performing the tests/competitions with it.
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Age range
20 year–50 year
Sex eligibility
All sexes
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Primary location
About this study
All runners will be examined for: demographical parameters, time of 5 Km run, distance of forward jumping with two leg.
The sample will be divided into 2 research group: research group - all training with compression stocking and control group -training without compression stocking. Both groups will continue their training program for 8 weeks according to their coach. A second examination for the same tests at the end of the 8 weeks.
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- Runners with at least 3 years of experience and background in competitions (participated in at least 5 competitions participated).
- Train between 4-5 time per week, for minimum of 40 minutes and a minimum of 8 km per training.
- Running minimum 35 km per week.
Exclusion criteria
- Runners who practiced in the past with compression stocking.
- Complains of lower limb pains
- Medical history of lower limb or back surgery.
Treatment and study plan
Compression stocking
Deviceparticipants will continue their training program as prepared by their coach with compression stocking
Other names: compression garments
Control
Otherparticipants will continue their training program as prepared by their coach without compression stocking
Primary outcomes
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change from baseline of time running 5 Km
Time frame: 8 weeks
time in minutes of running 5 Km
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change from baseline of forward two legs jump distance
Time frame: 8 weeks
distance of forward jumping in centimeters
Secondary outcomes
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change from baseline of average pulse during running
Time frame: 8 weeks
heart pulse along the running
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change from baseline of maximum pulse during running
Time frame: 8 weeks
maximal heart pulse along the running
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
University of Haifa
Other
Registry information
Important dates
- Study start
- 2020
- Primary completion
- 2020
- Study completion
- 2020
- First posted
- Apr 20, 2020
- Registry last updated
- Dec 1, 2020
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