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Effect of Soft Knee Brace on Shank Movement in Running

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Soft knee braces are used for the protection and treatment of knee injuries in light-intensity activities of daily life. Soft knee braces have several functions, such as stabilizing and supporting the lower limb posture. However, previous studies did not investigate the effects of a soft knee brace on the lower limbs during vigorous-intensity activities. Aims: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of a soft knee brace on the physical load and stability of the lower limb during running as a vigorous-intensity activity. Methods: Participants were asked to run with or without a soft knee brace, and lower-limb movements during running were measured using an inertial sensor on the shank. Results: The result showed that soft knee brace significantly reduced the magnitude and mediolateral standard deviation of shank acceleration. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate the possibility that wearing a soft knee brace can improve the physical load and stability of the lower limbs during running.

Source: Journal of Prosthetics Orthotics and Science Technology

DOI: 10.36082/jpost.v3i2.1945

Authors: Kodai Kitagawa, Tomoya Murakami, Chikamune Wada, Hiroaki Yamamoto

Institutions: Hachinohe National College of Technology, Mie University, National Institute of Technology, Kyushu Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403930331

FWCI: 0.281

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