Do compression socks improve balance and ankle stability?
This study tests whether wearing compression socks can improve balance and ankle stability in healthy adults. You'll do simple movements like standing on one leg and jumping while wearing the socks.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be able to stand from a chair, jump, and stand on one leg without pain.
- You must be able to read and understand English well enough to fill out a questionnaire.
- Your shoe size must fit the socks: men's sizes 4-14 or women's sizes 6-13.
- You must not have had an ankle injury in the last 12 months, surgery on your legs, or a history of torn ligaments or cartilage in your hips, knees, or ankles.
- You must not be allergic to the sock materials (nylon, polyester, or elastane).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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