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The Effects of Recovery Compression Boots on Blood Lactate Levels, Functional Movement, and Joint Ange of Motion in Collegiate Athletes.

United States38 participantsStarted 2026-03-01

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 23 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

Force Production

Timeframe: 1 hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07573189

SponsorUniversity of Redlands

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-06

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