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Table 2 Recovery time (mean ± standard deviation, unit: s) in dynamic balance test. Results show significant difference from control socks condition are in bold. Statistical results are presented in Table 3

From: Compression socks enhance sensory feedback to improve standing balance reactions and reflex control of walking

 

Target direction

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8

Control socks

1.23 ± 0.30

1.37 ± 0.29

1.34 ± 0.33

1.58 ± 0.39

1.30 ± 0.35

1.54 ± 0.27

1.39 ± 0.37

1.40 ± 0.35

Ankle compression socks

1.18 ± 0.19

1.36 ± 0.23

1.32 ± 0.37

1.34 ± 0.20

1.18 ± 0.25

1.26 ± 0.26

1.30 ± 0.41

1.48 ± 0.39

Calf compression socks

1.11 ± 0.28

1.23 ± 0.38

1.33 ± 0.41

1.29 ± 0.28

1.10 ± 0.31

1.26 ± 0.27

1.36 ± 0.37

1.22 ± 0.32

Ankle sleeves

1.18 ± 0.34

1.36 ± 0.44

1.33 ± 0.31

1.39 ± 0.38

1.30 ± 0.38

1.39 ± 0.27

1.33 ± 0.41

1.29 ± 0.41