- Compression garment
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Compression garments are pieces of clothing such as socks, pantyhose, sleeves, etc, that provide support that is especially useful for people who have to stand for long periods, or people with poor circulation. The garments can come in varying degrees of compression. The higher degrees require a doctor's prescription. Compression garments worn on the legs can help prevent deep vein thrombosis and reduce swelling, especially while traveling.
Compression tights are also worn by some athletes.
Research
Through testing repeat-sprint and throwing performance in cricket players, it was found that there was a significant difference (p<0.05) by way of higher mean skin temperature, lower 24 hour post exercise CK values and lower 24 hour post exercise ratings of muscle soreness when wearing compression garments.[1]
In materials testing, the compressive garment provided increased flexion and extension, which could help reduce hamstring injuries. They also reduced impact by 27% compared to American football pants alone.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Duffield (2007). "Comparison of three types of full-body compression garments on throwing and repeat-sprint performance in cricket players". British journal of sports medicine 41 (7): 409–14; discussion 414. doi:10.1136/bjsm.2006.033753. PMID 17341589.
- ^ Doan (2003). "Evaluation of a lower-body compression garment". Journal of sports sciences 21 (8): 601–10. doi:10.1080/0264041031000101971. PMID 12875311.
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