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The Effect of Functional Biomechanics Garment for Walking

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  • Toshinori Miyashita

    (Inclusive Medical Science Research Institute, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Nankokita 1–26–16, Suminoe Ward, Osaka 559-8611, Japan)

  • Sho Katayama

    (Department of Rehabilitation, Meidaimae Orthopedic Clinic, 1–38–25, Matsubara Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 156-0043, Japan)

  • Ayane Yamamoto

    (Department of Rehabilitation, AR-Ex Oyamadai Orthopedic Clinic, Tokyo Arthroscopy Center, 4–13–1, Todoroki Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158-0082, Japan)

  • Kodai Sakamoto

    (Inclusive Medical Science Research Institute, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Nankokita 1–26–16, Suminoe Ward, Osaka 559-8611, Japan)

  • Masashi Kitano

    (Graduate School of Health Sciences, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Nankokita 1–26–16, Suminoe Ward, Osaka 559-8611, Japan)

  • Raita Takasaki

    (Department of Acupuncture, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Nankokita 1–26–16, Suminoe Ward, Osaka 559-8611, Japan)

  • Shintarou Kudo

    (Inclusive Medical Science Research Institute, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Nankokita 1–26–16, Suminoe Ward, Osaka 559-8611, Japan
    Graduate School of Health Sciences, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Nankokita 1–26–16, Suminoe Ward, Osaka 559-8611, Japan
    AR-Ex Medical Research Center, 4–13–1, Todoroki Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158-0082, Japan)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a functional biomechanics garment (FBG) with a lower extremity assist function. 32 healthy male participants were included in this study. Participants were divided into an FBG with taping function group (FBG group) and a compression garment group (CG group). Cadence (steps/min), step length (m), and usual walking speed (m/s) were measured as spatio-temporal data. Kinetics, kinematics data, and dynamic joint stiffness (DJS) of the lower extremity were calculated using a three-dimensional gait analysis system. The FBG group showed significantly faster walking speed (FBG, 1.54 ± 0.12 m/s; CG, 1.42 ± 0.15 m/s, p < 0.05) and reduced hip DJS in terminal stance (FBG, 0.033 ± 0.014 Nm/kg/degree; CG: 0.049 ± 0.016 Nm/kg/degree, p < 0.05) compared to the CG group. The FBG decreased hip DJS in the terminal stance and affected walking speed. The passive elastic moment generated by the high elasticity part of the hip joint front in the FBG supported the internal hip flexion moment. Therefore, our FBG has a biomechanical effect. The FBG may be useful as a tool to promote health activities.

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  • Toshinori Miyashita & Sho Katayama & Ayane Yamamoto & Kodai Sakamoto & Masashi Kitano & Raita Takasaki & Shintarou Kudo, 2021. "The Effect of Functional Biomechanics Garment for Walking," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(23), pages 1-10, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:23:p:12415-:d:688060
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