Compression and sports

Abstract

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Lower limb volume in healthy individuals after walking with compression stockings

“…Moreover, there is a disparity in performance between the use of commercially developed certified graduated compression products and stockings generally used during physical exercise or sport. 7 The available literature is showing a positive effect of compression garments mainly on the delayed onset of muscle soreness, without reporting significant data regarding the required compression features in terms of pressure and stiffness. [8][9] Importantly, studies published more than 70 years ago reported a significant decrease in ambulatory venous pressure by walking, suggesting the activation of the muscle pump improving lower limb drainage.…”

Cinderella indications for compression therapy

“…13 Compression seems to have positive effects also in healthy people practicing sports. These aspects are underlined in the paragraphs by Jean Patrick Benigni 14 and Helmut Lötzerich. 15 Finally, Bender and co-authors present interesting data on a completely obscure indication for compression represented by the restless leg syndrome.…”