Kikuhime Pressure Control Sensor measurement

A flat balloon-like pressure control sensor (35 mm in diameter; Kikuhime, TT Meditrade, Sorø, Denmark) was used to control the pressure exerted by the floss band to the wrapped thigh. This device represents a validated (ICC = 0.99, CV = 1.1%) and reliable (CV = 4.9%) tool to be used in the sports medicine setting \cite{Brophy_Williams_2013}. The Kikuhume pressure control sensor was fixed with a tape patch over the tube of the sensor, approx. 4 cm above the mid-thigh mark on the RF. To ensure the precise pressure measurement of the pressure, the tube attaching the sensor to the digital display was set towards the hip while the sensor itself was set towards the floss band and progressively compressed by the band application around the thigh (Figure \ref{704445}A). We ensured that the measuring surface of the sensor was always fully covered by the floss band.