Journal article
Effects of compression garments on recovery following intermittent exercise
CL Pruscino, S Halson, M Hargreaves
European Journal of Applied Physiology | Published : 2013
Abstract
The objective of the study was to examine the effects of wearing compression garments for 24 h post-exercise on the biochemical, physical and perceived recovery of highly trained athletes. Eight field hockey players completed a match simulation exercise protocol on two occasions separated by 4 weeks after which lower-limb compression garments (CG) or loose pants (CON) were worn for 24 h. Blood was collected pre-exercise and 1, 24 and 48 h post-exercise for IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, CRP and CK. Blood lactate was monitored throughout exercise and for 30 min after. A 5 counter-movement jump (5CMJ) and squat jump were performed and perceived soreness rated at pre-exercise and 1, 24 and 48 h post-exerc..
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Funding Acknowledgements
[ "The authors would like to acknowledge the cooperation of the dedicated subjects involved in the study. We also thank 2XU Compression Australia for providing the compression garments for the research, Nicholas Gant for providing the LIST protocol and Dr. John Wentworth from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for assistance with blood analyses. This project was funded by the National Elite Sports Council Discretionary Research Fund, Australian Sports Commission.", "The authors acknowledge that sponsorship agreements exist with the Victorian and Australian Institutes of Sport and 2XU Compression, however, in no way did this influence the results of this study." ]