Healthy Participants
Conditions
Keywords
Recovery, Lactate, Neuromuscular Function, Range of Motion, Athlete
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the use of intermittent compression boots (IPC) on post exercise recovery in collegiate athletes. Blood lactate will be analyzed (use of a finger prick) as a marker of physiological recovery. We will also analyze pre- and post-ankle range of motion using a handheld VALD DynaMo device to assess joint recovery and vertical jump performance using VALD ForceDecks to measure muscle readiness. These tests are widely used in sports science research but have not been measured collectively as a means to assess performance.
Interventions
DEVICECompression Boots
Normatec Intermittent Compression Boots
Sponsors
University of Redlands
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
This is a randomized-controlled trial. The study will analyze within-subject and between subject data.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 23 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* NCAA athlete at the University of Redlands * 18-23 years of age; must be able to perform a squat jump * must be okay with finger-prick blood sample collection * must be between 5'4" and 6'2" in height
Exclusion criteria
* No leg injury in the past 6 months * No leg surgery in the past 5 years * no history of DVT
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Force Production | 1 hour | Countermovement Jump. A higher force production for the concentric portion of a CMJ is the desired outcome post intervention. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lactate Levels | 1 hour | Blood Lactate Levels measured in mmol/L. A lower value during and after intervention is the desired result. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORkendra nelson, DPT
University of Redlands
Outcome results
None listed