Compression Garments - Who Knew?

Timshel_
Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I was thumbing through some research and came across this gem on compression clothes. I wear compression clothing at times playing tennis because it makes me feel better. I always just assumed it was a placebo effect, but I will take the mental edge.

Anyway, this little study found that while compression clothing was not seen as effective in additional performance in sports, they did find a significant effect on recovery wearing it *after* competition.

"Delayed onset muscle soreness was substantially lower in the compression group compared with the placebo group, 48 hours after testing. Wearing compressive garments during recovery is likely to be worthwhile, and very unlikely to be harmful for well-trained rugby union players."

Anyway, interesting read.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Issue: Volume 26(11), November 2012, p 2975–2982
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23007487
(Click to check out the full article)


http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23007487

Replies

  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Related study with similar findings.

    Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
    Issue: Volume 24(3), March 2010, pp 804-814
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20195085
  • k8eekins
    k8eekins Posts: 2,264 Member
    The leading theory is that external pressure from the gear reduces the space available for swelling to occur within muscles, which in turn may lead to feeling less soreness. See also: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23302134

    :flowerforyou: Thanks .
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    I was thumbing through some research and came across this gem on compression clothes. I wear compression clothing at times playing tennis because it makes me feel better. I always just assumed it was a placebo effect, but I will take the mental edge.

    Anyway, this little study found that while compression clothing was not seen as effective in additional performance in sports, they did find a significant effect on recovery wearing it *after* competition.

    "Delayed onset muscle soreness was substantially lower in the compression group compared with the placebo group, 48 hours after testing. Wearing compressive garments during recovery is likely to be worthwhile, and very unlikely to be harmful for well-trained rugby union players."

    Anyway, interesting read.

    Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
    Issue: Volume 26(11), November 2012, p 2975–2982
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23007487
    (Click to check out the full article)


    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23007487

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3359771/ and http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3114606/ There are mentions of the inculcation of the Godoy & Godoy protocol which involves the use of compression garments among other things.

    ETA: another link
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Coolio!
  • Ackbersingh
    Ackbersingh Posts: 22 Member
    My daughter is a part of team GB (great Britain) and fights competitions often all around the world. She swears by compression garments for recovery and reducing risk of injuries
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    I knew!! Love love love my compression 'stuff'.
  • rgugs13
    rgugs13 Posts: 197 Member
    I just got some smart wool compression socks on sale from Sierra Trading Post, and I LOVE them!! Now I want more compression garments, especially running tights!
  • bowbeforethoraxis
    bowbeforethoraxis Posts: 138 Member
    I personally have noticed a HUGE difference between when I wear compression clothes and when I don't in terms of dealing with DOMS. I am kicking myself for wearing looser sweats when I had a leg day last Saturday, my legs are just now back to feeling normal. Even this morning things felt off, and I'm usually never sore for more than two days.
  • Bebubble
    Bebubble Posts: 938 Member
    These are based in England. But have shipping in the USA too. They are awesome to exercise in! Comfy too! I bought the knock off also. Not well made. These are worth the price.

    http://zaggora.com/us_en/

Categories