Utilizing the Sensory Sensors of the Skin! How the Pants & Socks of "DERIT TECH" Work for the Muscles

The low muscle pressure theory promotes the correct movement of muscles by utilizing the sensory sensors of the skin. Based on this theory, the "DERIT TECH" pants and socks are designed.

While typical supportive pants or socks often apply strong compression to control posture, the "DERIT TECH" gear does not apply excessive pressure or attempt to fix the body. Nevertheless, improvements in muscle activity, flexibility, pelvic positioning, posture, and performance during sports are expected to be achieved. How was the "DERIT TECH" gear developed?

Approaching Muscles Utilizing Skin's Sensory Sensors

"The development began with the question of whether we could create innerwear that could train or support the pelvic floor muscles, which tend to decline with age. In exploring how to train the pelvic floor muscles with innerwear, we encountered Dr. Masaaki Kaneko (Doctor of Medicine, Physiotherapist, Athletic Trainer), the co-developer.

"Initially, we thought that by training the pelvic floor muscles, we could care for the pelvis and prevent issues like urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. However, after having professional baseball players test it, we obtained data that wearing it increased pitch speed, which led us to focus more on performance enhancement," said Motoki Arai from DOCTOR EAST Co. Ltd.
 
The low muscle pressure theory is about approaching muscles by utilizing the sensory sensors of the skin. The patterns raised on the inside of the pants are designed to protrude, and by touching the skin, they influence the muscles and promote the correct movement of the targeted muscles.

For instance, have you ever experienced that when strength training, touching the area you want to work or having a trainer touch it helps you engage it better? Many have likely seen athletes stimulating their legs and arms with their hands before a match on television.

"The gear from 'DERIT TECH' sends signals to the muscles through the skin, indicating which muscles to move," he explained.

As a result, wearing "DERIT TECH" pants increases muscle activity. In walking tests compared to regular pants, muscle activity around the pelvis increased by approximately 1.7 times (hamstrings increased by 182%, vastus medialis by 176%, gluteus medius by 166%, and gluteus maximus by 156%).

Socks Designed Based on Low Muscle Pressure Theory

The socks are also designed based on low muscle pressure theory. They approach the muscles that support the three arches in the feet, enhancing the inherent cushioning and spring functions of the feet. Additionally, similar walking experiments show that muscle activity throughout the legs increases by about 1.3 times (gluteus maximus increased by 114%, biceps femoris by 112%, medial gastrocnemius by 135%, and fibularis by 133%).

"When standing and walking, the only point of contact with the ground that supports the body is the foot. Stabilizing the feet increases the stability of the pelvis, which is central to the body,"