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STUDIES
EFFECT OF GERMANIUM-EMBEDDED KNEE SLEEVE ON OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE
At iNCREDIWEAR, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in science, sports and medicine. This means investing in research and partnering with some of the best institutions in the world that independently carry out double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies to explore the effects of iNCREDIWEAR technology. Our research program sets iNCREDIWEAR apart from companies that make claims without the research to support them. We’ve been committed from the start to validating our products and technology through research and studies. We see the impacts of iNCREDIWEAR around us every day, and through the evidence that comes from independent research, we strive to empower athletes, everyday people and the clinicians and coaches who treat them to experience relief from pain and limitations so they can live incredibly.
The study, which was published in The Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine, was conducted in a hospital in the United Kingdom over the course of 6 months. The findings showed a significant decrease in pain for people who suffer from OA from the continued use of germanium-embedded knee sleeve (the technology that Incrediwear uses to make recovery and pain relief a reality). Alternatives to surgery are preferred from both the patient and practitioner perspective. However, after years of trying to decrease pain it can feel like a patient's only option. This study showed that it is possible to delay or avoid surgery for OA pain. However, the results are best when the nonoperative pain management is done at early sign of the symptoms. "It was found that knee braces are a cost-effective measure that can delay the need for surgery over an 8-year period and could potentially replace the need for surgery altogether." For the patients in the study, pain relief can be achieved as easily as wearing a knee sleeve consistently. At a fraction of the price of surgery, the Incrediwear Knee Sleeve is an effective nonsurgical treatment for knee pain.
"Patients with OA experience pain, decreased mobility and function, muscle weakness, and deterioration in ability to accomplish activities of daily living."
- 41% IMPROVEMENT LYSOLM SCORE
- 51% IMPROVEMENT VISUAL ANALOG SCALE
- 63% IMPROVEMENT OXFORD KNEE SCORE
- EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OPTION FOR PATIENTS WITH LOW GRADE OS
STUDY REFERENCE:
Effect of Germanium-Embedded Knee Sleeve on Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Katherine Marino, MBChB, MSc*, Rachel Lee, MBChB, Paul Lee, MBChB, MFSEM, MSc, PhD, FEBOT, FRCS
INJURY STUDIES
In the last five years, two studies have been conducted on the speed of recovery from wearing Incrediwear sleeves. The first study was conducted by USC Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy in 2016 on the Real Salt Lake soccer club. The second was conducted in 2019 on the FC Cologne soccer club. Both studies focused on the effectiveness of wearing Incrediwear sleeves to reduce time-loss for professional athletes.
The 25 team players were instructed to wear Incrediwear braces and sleeves through the duration of the season. With injury, players would wear a sleeve on the affected area. Sleeves were also used during sleep, travel days, and before, during and after training sessions. In comparing the 2018 and 2019 seasons, FC Cologne found that the sleeves contributed to faster absorption of swelling and pain improvement in acute injuries. Players noted the high quality of comfort benefits of the sleeves and braces, with little to no restriction in their training performance.
READ MOREMLS STUDY 2016
RESULTS:
✓ DECREASE NUMBER OF INJURIES
✓ DECREASE NUMBER OF GAMES MISSED
STUDY REFERENCE:
Effects of Incrediwear Recovery Wear on Time-Loss for Professional Soccer Players. Brian Stirling, SPT, CSCS, Jonathan Sum, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, Tyler Knight, MS, ATC, CSCS USC Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy.
TRIATHLETES 2018
RESULTS:
✓ 25% DECREASE IN MUSCLE SORENESS
✓ 23.5% DECREASE IN MUSCLE TENDERNESS
✓ 25% INCREASE IN MUSCLE SUPPLENESS
✓ 24% OVERALL LESS SORENESS AFTER ELITE TRAINING
STUDY REFERENCE:
Effects of Incrediwear Anti-Inflammatory Recovery Sleeves on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness for Elite Triathletes. Nicole Schwery, Mark Allen, E. Todd Schroeder, Ph.D. K2 Sciences.
Recovery Study
Effect of Germanium-Embedded Knee Sleeve on Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Key Findings
- Clinically and statistically significant improvement in OKS,VAS, and Lysholm score for patients with Grades 1 & 2 OA
- 100% of participants experienced improvement, and a highcompliance rate was achieved.
- Clinically significant improvements indicate that Incrediwearknee sleeves should play an important role in optimizingnonsurgical management of patients with Grade 1 & 2 knee OA.Background
Improved Function
experienced results
Reduction in pain
Non-compressive sleeves versus compression stockings after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective pilot study
Key Findings
- Clinically and statistically significant improvement in OKS,VAS, and Lysholm score for patients with Grades 1 & 2 OA
- 100% of participants experienced improvement, and a highcompliance rate was achieved.
- Clinically significant improvements indicate that Incrediwearknee sleeves should play an important role in optimizingnonsurgical management of patients with Grade 1 & 2 knee OA.Background
less swelling with Incrediwear
more swelling with compression
greater range of motion
Total Knee Arthroplasty Study
Key Findings
- At Day 21 post-op, subjects who received Incrediwear had19% LESS swelling
- At Day 21 post-op, subjects who received TED Hose(compression, standard of care) had 35% INCREASEDswelling
- Subjects who received Incrediwear had less painand had 4% better Range of Motion compared to thestandard of care (compression) group.
Combined Rehabilitation Protocol in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Comparative Study of Extremely Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields and Soft Elastic Knee Brace Effect
Key Findings
- Clinically and statistically significant improvement in OKS,VAS, and Lysholm score for patients with Grades 1 & 2 OA
- 100% of participants experienced improvement, and a highcompliance rate was achieved.
- Clinically significant improvements indicate that Incrediwearknee sleeves should play an important role in optimizingnonsurgical management of patients with Grade 1 & 2 knee OA.Background
greater reduction in pain with Incrediwear than ELF alone
reduction in pain with combined treatment
improved pain and function in just 2 weeks
Effects of Non-Compressive Recovery Leg Sleeves on Time-Loss in Professional Soccer Players
greater reduction in pain with Incrediwear than ELF alone
Reduction in pain with combined treatment
improved pain and function in just 2 weeks
Key Findings
- Clinically and statistically significant improvement in OKS,VAS, and Lysholm score for patients with Grades 1 & 2 OA
- 100% of participants experienced improvement, and a highcompliance rate was achieved.
- Clinically significant improvements indicate that Incrediwearknee sleeves should play an important role in optimizingnonsurgical management of patients with Grade 1 & 2 knee OA.Background
fewer events missed throughout season
shorter time sidelined due to injury
shorter time sidelined due to injury
Investigation of the effects of wearing Incrediwear products for improved recovery and reduction in player downtime
Key Findings
- Clinically and statistically significant improvement in OKS,VAS, and Lysholm score for patients with Grades 1 & 2 OA
- 100% of participants experienced improvement, and a highcompliance rate was achieved.
- Clinically significant improvements indicate that Incrediwearknee sleeves should play an important role in optimizingnonsurgical management of patients with Grade 1 & 2 knee OA.Background
fewer lower extremity injuries
fewer muscle injuries
eduction in pain with combined treatment
STUDY REFERENCE:
Effects of Incrediwear Recovery Wear on Time-Loss for Professional Soccer Players.Brian Stirling, SPT, CSCS, Jonathan Sum, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, Tyler Knight, MS, ATC,CSCS USC Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy.
Empowering Recovery: Surface Electromyography Shows how Incrediwear Helps Professional Athletes Recover
Key Findings
- Clinically and statistically significant improvement in OKS,VAS, and Lysholm score for patients with Grades 1 & 2 OA
- 100% of participants experienced improvement, and a highcompliance rate was achieved.
- Clinically significant improvements indicate that Incrediwearknee sleeves should play an important role in optimizingnonsurgical management of patients with Grade 1 & 2 knee OA.Background
improved recovery overnight
An important tool for performance and recovery used by professional athletes
Leg Sleeve Self-Reported Fatigue Evaluation in Elite Triathletes
Key Findings
- Clinically and statistically significant improvement in OKS,VAS, and Lysholm score for patients with Grades 1 & 2 OA
- 100% of participants experienced improvement, and a highcompliance rate was achieved.
- Clinically significant improvements indicate that Incrediwearknee sleeves should play an important role in optimizingnonsurgical management of patients with Grade 1 & 2 knee OA.Background
less sore
better muscle tone
less tenderness
STUDY REFERENCE:
Effects of Incrediwear Anti-Inflammatory Recovery Sleeves on Delayed Onset MuscleSoreness for Elite Triathletes. Nicole Schwery, Mark Allen, E. Todd Schroeder, Ph.D. K2Sciences.
Effects of germanium containing sleeves on recovery, delayed onset muscle soreness, and prevention of shin splints in high school elite distance runners
Key Findings
- Clinically and statistically significant improvement in OKS,VAS, and Lysholm score for patients with Grades 1 & 2 OA
- 100% of participants experienced improvement, and a highcompliance rate was achieved.
- Clinically significant improvements indicate that Incrediwearknee sleeves should play an important role in optimizingnonsurgical management of patients with Grade 1 & 2 knee OA.Background
looser calf muscles
less soreness
better muscle tone
Effects of Non-CompressiveRecovery Leg Sleeves on Time-Loss in Professional Soccer Players Methods
Compared to the No Sleeve Season, the Sleeve Season missed 62% Fewerevents and lost 53% fewer days due to all injuries.
- Compared to the No Sleeve Season, in the Sleeve Season 70% fewer meangames were missed and 66% fewer events were missed for lower extremitysoft tissue (sprain, strain, pain, tightness, and soreness) injuries.
- For lower extremity injuries, there were significantly fewer days, games, andevents missed in the Sleeve season compared to the No Sleeve season.
- Mean days missed for lower extremity soft tissue (sprain, strain, pain,tightness, and soreness), injuries decreased from 15.94 days in the No-Sleeveseason to 9.09 days in Sleeve season.
MLS STUDY 2016 Results
RESULTS:
- ✓ DECREASE NUMBER OF INJURIES
- ✓ DECREASE NUMBER OF GAMES MISSED
STUDY REFERENCE
- Effects of Incrediwear Recovery Wear on Time-Loss for Professional Soccer Players.
- Brian Stirling, SPT, CSCS, Jonathan Sum, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, Tyler Knight, MS, ATC,
- CSCS USC Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy.
TRIATHLETES 2018
RESULTS:
- ✓ 25% DECREASE IN MUSCLE SORENESS
- ✓ 23.5% DECREASE IN MUSCLE TENDERNESS
- ✓ 25% INCREASE IN MUSCLE SUPPLENESS
- ✓ 24% OVERALL LESS SORENESS AFTER ELITE TRAINING
STUDY REFERENCE:
Effects of Incrediwear Anti-Inflammatory Recovery Sleeves on Delayed Onset MuscleSoreness for Elite Triathletes. Nicole Schwery, Mark Allen, E. Todd Schroeder, Ph.D. K2Sciences.
Distance runners study
IMPROVED RECOVERY
The subjects wearing the Incrediwear leg sleeves demonstrated dramatically improved recovery compared to placebo subjects and the subjects who did not receive any recovery garment
REDUCED MUSCLE LOAD
A reduction in muscular activity measured by surface EMG is a positive indicator of muscular recovery
The Effect of Therapeutic Garments on Blood Flow as measured by a Laser Doppler Blood Flow Monitor
Key Findings
- Clinically and statistically significant improvement in OKS,VAS, and Lysholm score for patients with Grades 1 & 2 OA
- 100% of participants experienced improvement, and a highcompliance rate was achieved.
- Clinically significant improvements indicate that Incrediwearknee sleeves should play an important role in optimizingnonsurgical management of patients with Grade 1 & 2 knee OA.Background
increased blood flow at rest
TESTIMONIAL
Watch Dr. Rahul Desai, Musculoskeletal Radiologist and founder of Restore PDX, discuss why Incrediwear is so effective.
To achieve our goal of developing the best possible products that are backed by science, we are continually conducting studies with world-class hospitals and doctors. Please refer back to this page periodically to find new and updated summaries of our clinical research.