Compression garments (CGs), such as socks, sleeves, shorts, etc., have been investigated for years to elucidate health benefits.

What YOU should know:

1. CGs reduce the severity of delayed-onset muscle soreness and exercise-induced muscle damage by increasing venous blood flow velocity and lymphatic outflow.
2. CG users are reported to have lower levels of creatine kinase, a marker of muscle damage, and lactate than non-CG users.

Use of compression during and after exercise can:

1. IMPROVE pain scores
2. DECREASE perceived soreness
3. REDUCE overload/overuse injuries

For patients recovering from surgery, CGs promote circulation, reduce swelling, and decrease risk of blood clots (DVT).

We can ALL benefit from compression garments. Talk to a healthcare professional today about how COMPRESSION can help you!