登山健行者對於壓力襪的認知與效應

Mountain hikers' perception and effects of compression socks

10.6848/JWL.202407_7(1).0002

吳水丕(Shui-Pi Wu)；葉瑞霞(Jui-Hsia Yeh)

壓力襪 ； 運動襪 ； 登山健行 ； 登山客 ； 輔具 ； Compression socks ； Sports socks ； Mountain hiking ； Hikers ； Aids

工作與休閒學刊

7卷1期（2024 / 07 / 01）

25 - 38

繁體中文;英文

登山健行已被確認為有益身心健康，促進人體氣血循環，延緩老化的休閒活動。隨著社會大衆對於登山健行有助於人體能力提升的認知，登山健行人口也日益增多，而且年齡也日趨老化。有鑑於登山健行人口的增加，為了降低登山健行的風險與疲勞效應，與登山健行有關的輔具也日益增加和完善，本研究針對壓力襪方面的認知與效應進行初步探討，包括：瞭解壓力襪的原理與作用；探索壓力襪的分類和等级；調查登山客對於壓力襪的認知與防護措施；最後再提供結論與建議供登山客或社會大衆參考。本研究特別針對登山健行者發出問卷100份，有效回收94份，資料分析後顯示登山健行者年齡有老化傾向，對於壓力襪的認知不足，有使用壓力襪的人數儘佔22%左右，且對於登山健行的防護措施有待宣傳。進一步的交叉分析並未證實有穿著壓力襪者在防止滑倒、下肢腫脹、以及抽筋等方面有較佳的改善，由於樣本太小，進一步的實驗性研究有其必要。

Mountain hiking has been recognized as a leisure activity beneficial to physical and mental health, promoting circulation and delaying aging. With increasing public awareness of the benefits of mountain hiking for enhancing physical abilities, the population of mountain hikers is growing, and the average age is also increasing. Recognizing the growing population of mountain hikers, in order to reduce the risks and fatigue effects of mountain hiking, the use and improvement of aids related to mountain hiking are also increasing. This study preliminarily explores the perception and effects of compression socks, including understanding the principles and functions of compression socks, exploring the classification and levels of compression socks, investigating mountain hikers' awareness of compression socks and protective measures, and finally providing conclusions and recommendations for mountain hikers or the general public. This study specifically surveyed 100 mountain hikers, with 94 valid responses. The data analysis showed that mountain hikers tend to be older, with about 22% using compression socks, and there is insufficient awareness of compression socks, leading to improper usage causing cramps, varicose veins, and other issues. Additionally, mountain hikers have insufficient awareness of compression socks, with only about 22% using them, and there is a need to promote protective measures for mountain hiking. Further cross-analysis did not confirm that wearing compression socks leads to better improvement in preventing slipping, lower limb swelling, and cramps. Due to the small sample size, further experimental research is necessary.