The first 24 hours after a sports injury is the most critical time for an athlete. How you react and treat a sprain, tear, pull or any other muscle or joint damage in the first day can set the tone for the entire period of recovery after injury. It can determine whether you make a…
Graduated compression is a typical and extremely effective way of managing and recovering from a variety of accidents and chronic diseases associated with the flow of blood from the lower extremities. Problems that may be addressed through graduated compression include varicosities, lymphedema, venous eczema and ulceration, deep vein thrombosis, post-thrombotic syndrome, shin splints, calf cramps/strains,…
In recent years, compression clothing has become the new buzzword in the world of sports medicine. Compression wear can take many forms including compression socks, compression stockings or compression shorts. In general, compression apparel is wearable gear specifically developed to help manage injuries such as muscle, ligament and tendon damage. Compression stockings and socks belong to…