Improvement of Shin Splint Compression Sleeve
School Name
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Engineering
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
A compression sleeve was created and improved so that it is adjustable and also consists of breathable material. The compression sleeve can help athletes with shin splints, specifically for active runners. This is important because many people wear compression sleeves that do not fit them properly and those that are adjustable only consist of a thicker material which makes exercising difficult. After all, it retains heat. Many athletes acquire lower leg issues such as shin splints and make it difficult for them to continue in their sport or physical activity due to the pain. Compression sleeves have been shown to increase blood flow in the lower legs and thus promote healing and mitigating the pain in the shins. The improved sleeve is different because it combines two components; a breathable material and adjustability. The improved compression sleeve consisted of a thin, elastic, athletic material and an adjustability factor such as elastic laces. To determine that the improved sleeve was successful, it was determined that the sleeve was comfortable, adjustable, alleviates heat retention, mitigates pain/relieves pressure, is cost-efficient, and fashionable. The adjustability and breathability components added to the sleeve improved the compression sleeve by making it better for athletes to wear a sleeve specific to them.
Recommended Citation
Ortiz, Maureen, "Improvement of Shin Splint Compression Sleeve" (2022). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 181.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2022/all/181
Location
HSS 113
Start Date
4-2-2022 11:00 AM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
No
Improvement of Shin Splint Compression Sleeve
HSS 113
A compression sleeve was created and improved so that it is adjustable and also consists of breathable material. The compression sleeve can help athletes with shin splints, specifically for active runners. This is important because many people wear compression sleeves that do not fit them properly and those that are adjustable only consist of a thicker material which makes exercising difficult. After all, it retains heat. Many athletes acquire lower leg issues such as shin splints and make it difficult for them to continue in their sport or physical activity due to the pain. Compression sleeves have been shown to increase blood flow in the lower legs and thus promote healing and mitigating the pain in the shins. The improved sleeve is different because it combines two components; a breathable material and adjustability. The improved compression sleeve consisted of a thin, elastic, athletic material and an adjustability factor such as elastic laces. To determine that the improved sleeve was successful, it was determined that the sleeve was comfortable, adjustable, alleviates heat retention, mitigates pain/relieves pressure, is cost-efficient, and fashionable. The adjustability and breathability components added to the sleeve improved the compression sleeve by making it better for athletes to wear a sleeve specific to them.
