
Physiological Effects of Compression Garments – A Summary
Updated: Aug 24, 2020 Compression garments are used widely by elite and recreational athletes to improve performance and facilitate recovery, but what is the science behind compression and what are the physiological benefits of wearing compression garments? Compression garments are skin tight garments which exert compressive forces against the skin. This improves blood flow and results in greater oxygen delivery to the muscles and more effective removal of metabolic waste products. The effect of wearing compression garments on athletic performance and recovery has received considerable attention in the scientific literature. The physiological mechanisms by which compression garments are suggested to improve