Journal article
Calf Compression Sleeves Change Biomechanics but Not Performance and Physiological Responses in Trail Running
Frontiers in Physiology, Vol.8, 247
2017
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine whether calf compression sleeves (CS) affects physiological and biomechanical parameters, exercise performance, and perceived sensations of muscle fatigue, pain and soreness during prolonged (~2 h 30 min) outdoor trail running. Methods: Fourteen healthy trained males took part in a randomized, cross-over study consisting in two identical 24-km trail running sessions (each including one bout of running at constant rate on moderately flat terrain, and one period of all-out running on hilly terrain) wearing either degressive CS (23±2 mmHg) or control sleeves (CON, &4 mmHg). Running time, heart rate and muscle oxygenation of the medial gastrocnemius muscle (measured using portable near-infrared spectroscopy) were monitored continuously. Muscle functional capabilities (power, stiffness) were determined using 20 s of maximal hopping before and after both sessions. Running biomechanics (kinematics, vertical and leg stiffness) were determined at 12 km.h-1 at the beginning, during, and at the end of both sessions. Exercise-induced Achilles tendon pain and delayed onset calf muscles soreness (DOMS) were assessed using visual analog scales. Results: Muscle oxygenation increased significantly in CS compared to CON at baseline and immediately after exercise (p & 0.05), without any difference in deoxygenation kinetics during the run, and without any significant change in run times. Wearing CS was associated with (i) higher aerial time and leg stiffness in running at constant rate, (ii) with lower ground contact time, higher leg stiffness, and higher vertical stiffness in all-out running, and (iii) with lower ground contact time in hopping. Significant DOMS were induced in both CS and CON (>6 on a 10-cm scale) with no difference between conditions. However, Achilles tendon pain was significantly lower after the trial in CS than CON (p & 0.05). Discussion: Calf compression did not modify muscle oxygenation during ~2 h 30 of trail running but significantly changed running biomechanics and lower limb muscle functional capabilities toward a more dynamic behavior compared to control session. However, wearing compression sleeves did not affect performance and exercise-induced DOMS, while it minimized Achilles tendon pain immediately after running.
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- Title
- Calf Compression Sleeves Change Biomechanics but Not Performance and Physiological Responses in Trail Running
- Authors
- Hugo Kerherve (Author) - Université Savoie Mont Blanc, FrancePierre Samozino (Author) - Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, FranceFabrice Descombe (Author) - Medipôle de Savoie, FranceMatthieu Pinay (Author) - Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, FranceGuillaume Y Millet (Author) - University of Calgary, CanadaMarion Pasqualiini (Author) - Thuasne, FranceThomas Rupp (Author) - Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité, France
- Publication details
- Frontiers in Physiology, Vol.8, 247; 13
- Publisher
- Frontiers Research Foundation
- Date published
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.3389/fphys.2017.00247
- ISSN
- 1664-042X
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2017 Kerhervé, Samozino, Descombe, Pinay, Millet, Pasqualini and Rupp. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451056602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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