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Comparison of Physiological Effects Induced by Two Compression Stockings and Regular Socks During Prolonged Standing Work
Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ( IF 3.3 ) Pub Date : 2021-06-02 , DOI: 10.1177/00187208211022126
Maria-Gabriela Garcia 1 , Maria Gloria Roman 1 , Andrea Davila 1 , Bernard J Martin 2
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Objective

The goal of this study was to evaluate and compare lower-leg muscle fatigue, edema, and discomfort induced by the prolonged standing of security guards wearing regular socks and those wearing 15–20 or 20–30 mmHg compression stockings as intervention.

Background

Compression stockings are somewhat used by individuals standing all day at work. However, quantitative evidence showing their potential benefits for lower-leg health issues in healthy individuals during real working conditions is lacking.

Method

Forty male security employees participated in the study. All were randomly assigned to the control or one of the two intervention groups (I15–20 or I20–30). Lower-leg muscle twitch force, volume, and discomfort ratings were measured before and after their regular 12-hr standing work shift.

Results

Significant evidence of lower-leg long-lasting muscle fatigue, edema, and discomfort was observed after standing work for guards wearing regular socks. However, no significant changes were found for guards wearing either compression stockings.

Conclusion

In healthy individuals, compression stockings seem to attenuate efficiently the tested outcomes in the lower leg resulting from prolonged standing.

Application

Occupational activities requiring prolonged standing may benefit from 15–20 or 20–30 mmHg compression stockings. As similar benefits were observed for both levels of compression, the lower level may be sufficient.



中文翻译:

两种压力袜与普通袜对长时间站立工作的生理影响比较

客观的

本研究的目的是评估和比较穿着普通袜子的保安人员和穿着 15-20 或 20-30 mmHg 压力袜作为干预措施的保安人员长时间站立所引起的小腿肌肉疲劳、水肿和不适。

背景

整天站立工作的人在某种程度上会使用压力袜。然而,缺乏定量证据表明它们在实际工作条件下对健康个体的小腿健康问题具有潜在益处。

方法

四十名男性保安人员参与了这项研究。所有患者均被随机分配至对照组或两个干预组之一(I 15-20或 I 20-30)。在常规 12 小时站立工作轮班前后测量小腿肌肉抽搐力、体积和不适等级。

结果

穿着普通袜子的警卫站立工作后,观察到小腿长期肌肉疲劳、水肿和不适的明显证据。然而,穿着压力袜的警卫没有发现明显的变化。

结论

在健康个体中,压力袜似乎能有效减弱因长时间站立而导致的小腿测试结果。

应用

需要长时间站立的职业活动可能会受益于 15-20 或 20-30 毫米汞柱的压力袜。由于两个级别的压缩都观察到了类似的好处,因此较低的级别可能就足够了。

更新日期:2021-06-03
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