Effects of 24 h Compression Interventions with Different Garments on Recovery Markers during Running

Abstract

Compression and temperature manipulation are discussed as strategies to improve performance markers and recovery in sports. Here, we investigate the effects of compression stockings made with fabric, either combined or not with heating and cooling substances, on variables related to running performance and recovery. Ten trained runners (mean ± standard deviation age 45 ± 9 years old, body mass 69 ± 7 kg, height 166 ± 4 cm) with no experience of using compression garments performed an intense running session of 10 km, then wore a stocking for 24 h (randomized; without compression, compression, compression with camphor, and compression with menthol), and were evaluated on the following day, after running 5 km. The different types of compression stockings used 24 h before exercise did not affect running kinematics (p > 0.14), skin temperature (p > 0.05), heart rate (p > 0.12; mean value of maximal heart rate 156 bpm), comfort perception (p = 0.13; mean value of 7/10 points), or perception of recovery (p = 0.13; mean value of 7/10 points). In general, there were no effects of 24 h pre-exercise lower leg compression, including those treated with menthol and camphor applications on running kinematics, skin temperature, heart rate, or recovery perception in athletes undertaking consecutive running exercises.

Tight Margins: Compression Garment Use during Exercise and Recovery—A Systematic Review

“…The direct measurement of venous haemodynamics in this study affirms the ability of CGs to improve recovery by way of enhanced venous return, though future research could consider how this may influence subsequent performance longer than 5 m in duration. Additionally, Carvalho et al [152] reported no change to mean or maximum skin temperature when compression stockings were worn for 24 h following a race pace treadmill run, though how this may change in hot environments is not known.…”

“…The direct measurement of venous haemodynamics in this study affirms the ability of CGs to improve recovery by way of enhanced venous return, though future research could consider how this may influence subsequent performance longer than 5 min in duration. Additionally, Carvalho et al [152] reported no change to mean or maximum skin temperature when compression stockings were worn for 24 h following a race pace treadmill run, though how this may change in hot environments is not known. Decreased heart rate, as well as decreased total peripheral vascular resistance during recovery, was also reported in Piras and Gatta [153] with the use of a custom-made fullbody compression swimsuit for 90 min after a maximal 400 m swim.…”

Eficácia das meias de compressão no desempenho e na recuperação do exercício: revisão narrativa

“…Carvalho et al 41 relataram nenhuma alteração na temperatura média ou máxima da pele quando meias de compressão foram usadas por 24 horas após uma corrida em esteira, embora não se saiba como isso pode mudar em ambientes quentes.…”