Moderate compression and sports adaptation assessment: Effects of compression intensity on physiological signals in the calf area and jogging comfort

The application of moderate muscle compression can enhance exercise efficiency and muscle function, but the relationship between compression intensity and its physiological and psychological effects requires further investigation. This study is an exploration of the effect of calf compression during indoor running on muscle fatigue in young individuals; multiple linear regression analysis was used and the effect of different compression intensities on physiological parameters was analyzed, establishing a link between objective comfort indicators and subjective assessments. The physiological responses and activity patterns of the calf muscles at different compression intensities were quantitatively analyzed using surface electromyography and a subjective assessment scale. In this research, significant changes in electromyographic signals were found, particularly in the tibialis anterior muscle, under high compression. Subjective assessments indicated that, while the group subjected to high compression reported greater feelings of discomfort and heat, these sensations decreased after exercise. Excessive compression could reduce comfort, while moderate compression improved it. Overall, this study provides essential data for exercise science and ergonomic design, emphasizing the need to explore the relationship between compression intensity and comfort, and suggests the consideration of individual psychological adaptation and biological behavioral responses to optimize athletic performance and user experience.