Effects of lower-limb intermittent pneumatic compression on sports recovery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Filipe Maia, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, Hugo Sarmento, Rui Marcelino, João Nuno Ribeiro
Abstract
. A total of 17 studies (319 participants) were included. The studies' methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale, ranging from fair to good. Results indicate a trivial to small benefit towards lower-limb IPC in enhancing muscular function, as well as a trivial to moderate effect for pain and soreness measurements, and a highly variable effect on muscle damage markers. Moreover, protocols of about 20 to 30 minutes and pressures of about 80 mmHg appear to be the most used option to optimize recovery. In summary, lower-limb IPC might be a method with potential effects for recovery in sports, mainly reducing perceived soreness.
Topics & Concepts
Meta-analysisPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMedicineCompression (physics)Physical therapyComputer scienceInternal medicineMaterials scienceComposite materialSports injuries and preventionShoulder Injury and TreatmentMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation