The effect of compression garments on wearers using biosensors

Nguyen, T; Eager, D; Nguyen, H

The effect of compression garments on wearers using biosensors

Nguyen, T Eager, D

Nguyen, H

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Publisher:: Australian Biomedical Engineering
Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: Barton, A.C.T. Engineers Australia, 2016, 2016, pp. ? - ? (1)
Issue Date:: 2016-11-02

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dc.contributor.author	Nguyen, T	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Eager, D https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1926-7867	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Nguyen, H https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3373-8178	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Nguyen, H https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3373-8178	en_US
dc.date	2016-10-30	en_US
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dc.date.issued	2016-11-02	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Barton, A.C.T. Engineers Australia, 2016, 2016, pp. ? - ? (1)	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	978-1-922107-86-2	en_US
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dc.description.abstract	Wearable sensors, especially biosensors, are playing an important role in healthcare, security, environmental monitoring domains and fitness [6]. Many researchers have demonstrated the benefit of compression garments in sports performance [1, 5]. However, there is insufficient evidence to support the reasons for this improved performance [4]. This paper aims to determine the effects of whole body compression garments (whole body-CGs) on cardiovascular function of human subjects using biosensors. Methods: Eight non-athletes (age: 25.1±3.8 years, height: 165.9±8.3 cm; weight: 61.4±13.7 kg), including five men and three women, volunteered for three random sessions. Undersize-compression garments (undersize-CGs), correct size compression garments (correct size-CGs) and a control garment (non-CGs) respectively were used in these sessions. A running test was conducted starting at 6-km.h-1 and increasing by 1-km.h-1 per two minutes on a treadmill. ECG signals were monitored using Lead II-position during the test. Subjects paused for 90 seconds after each designated speed for data collection. Each session was performed on a separate day. The trial has been approved by the University of Technology Sydney Human Ethics Committee. ECG signals were analyzed to determine the statistically significant difference using t-test in Matlab (p<0.05). Results: Compared to the non-CGs case, the correct size-CGs demonstrated a statistically significantly lower heart rate (HR) when reaching the speed of 7 km.h-1 and above until 11 km.h-1 (p<0.05). Compared with non-CG, in the group using undersize-CGs, there was significantly longer QTc at 10-km.h-1 and 11-km.h-1 (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study indicated that whole body-CGs had affected the cardiovascular function of non-athletes. As undersize-CGs may cause adverse effects due to longer QTc [3], correct size-CGs have a positive effect relating to lower HR [2]. Correct size compression garments should be recommended as a practical tool for improving performance in sports.	en_US
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dc.title	The effect of compression garments on wearers using biosensors	en_US
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Abstract:

Wearable sensors, especially biosensors, are playing an important role in healthcare, security, environmental monitoring domains and fitness [6]. Many researchers have demonstrated the benefit of compression garments in sports performance [1, 5]. However, there is insufficient evidence to support the reasons for this improved performance [4]. This paper aims to determine the effects of whole body compression garments (whole body-CGs) on cardiovascular function of human subjects using biosensors. Methods: Eight non-athletes (age: 25.1±3.8 years, height: 165.9±8.3 cm; weight: 61.4±13.7 kg), including five men and three women, volunteered for three random sessions. Undersize-compression garments (undersize-CGs), correct size compression garments (correct size-CGs) and a control garment (non-CGs) respectively were used in these sessions. A running test was conducted starting at 6-km.h-1 and increasing by 1-km.h-1 per two minutes on a treadmill. ECG signals were monitored using Lead II-position during the test. Subjects paused for 90 seconds after each designated speed for data collection. Each session was performed on a separate day. The trial has been approved by the University of Technology Sydney Human Ethics Committee. ECG signals were analyzed to determine the statistically significant difference using t-test in Matlab (p<0.05). Results: Compared to the non-CGs case, the correct size-CGs demonstrated a statistically significantly lower heart rate (HR) when reaching the speed of 7 km.h-1 and above until 11 km.h-1 (p<0.05). Compared with non-CG, in the group using undersize-CGs, there was significantly longer QTc at 10-km.h-1 and 11-km.h-1 (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study indicated that whole body-CGs had affected the cardiovascular function of non-athletes. As undersize-CGs may cause adverse effects due to longer QTc [3], correct size-CGs have a positive effect relating to lower HR [2]. Correct size compression garments should be recommended as a practical tool for improving performance in sports.

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