![]() ![]() And they might accomplish these things by reducing muscle vibration, enhancing blood circulation, or stimulating proprioceptive sensors. They might improve your balance and body awareness. They might accelerate recovery, or reduce muscle damage and soreness. They might make you jump higher or run more efficiently. But nailing down exactly what, if anything, these garments actually do remains surprisingly elusive. And there’s been plenty of research since then: a comprehensive new review published in Sports Medicine by an Australian team led by Jonathon Weakley of Australian Catholic University synthesizes the results of 183 studies, most of them published in the last decade. The first sports-related study in this area, on lactate clearance while running or biking in medical-grade compression socks, was published back in 1987. Keep that in mind as you read what follows-because when it comes to the athletic benefits of compression, perception may well be reality.Ĭompression garments-initially long socks, but these days also half-tights, full leggings, arm sleeves, shirts, and even full-body suits-have been around for decades. I don’t know why, but that’s just the way it is.
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