Abstract Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate for the effect of functional compression tights (FCT) using a biomechanical method. Eighteen limbs of 10 healthy male participants were included. Participants were required to perform straight-line walking trials at usual walking speed. A three-dimensional gait analysis system was used for movement analysis data acquisition. The system consisted of eight infrared cameras and two force plates. It was calculated the lower extremity (hip, knee, ankle) kinematics, kinetics, cadence, step length, stride length and walking speed. All parameters were compared between two condition (with FCT and without FCT) using paired t-test. The walking speed with FCT was significant faster than without FCT (p< 0.05). The FCT is designed for three important parts which are compression part, rib support part and tac support part. The FCT might be increased accelerations of the thigh during swing phase by the rib part of the inguinal region.
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