Distal Thigh Compression Garment Improves Female Athlete Knee Control and Sports Movement Safety Perceptions

SUMMARY Introduction. This study measured knee frontal plane projection angle (FPPA) and sports safety and performance perceptions of female athletes during a single leg forward hop down and stabilization (SLFHS) for 3 conditions (standard knee sleeve, no device and distal thigh compression garment (DTCG)). The hypothesis was that the DTCG group would display superior dynamic … Continued