Compression garments (CGs), such as socks, sleeves, shorts, etc., have been investigated for years to elucidate health benefits.
What YOU should know:
- CGs reduce the severity of delayed-onset muscle soreness and exercise-induced muscle damage by increasing venous blood flow velocity and lymphatic outflow.
- 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:
- IMPROVE pain scores
- DECREASE perceived soreness
- 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!