Compression Clothing

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Compression Clothing

Causes

  • increases blood flow and venous return
  • speeds up removal of waste products
  • assists thermoregulation through reduced sweat rate (up to 30%)
  • reduces muscle vibrations and improves muscle alignments
  • reduces possibility of DOMS
  • insulates the body

Effects

  • working muscles given more oxygen
  • prevents lactic acid built up and undue fatigue
  • decreases risk of dehydration
  • reduces risk of injury
  • speed up recovery
  • helps maintain localised temperature (reduce injury)

Overall summary

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