Compression Wear
Compression wear is designed to provide compression and support to address certain medical conditions or to improve athletic performance.
Compression wear can be designed to mitigate medical conditions that involve inadequate blood circulation. This type of wear usually worn on the feet or legs and applies different levels compression along the limb, with the compression being greater at the lower levels i.e. near the ankles. The intention is to counter the effect of gravity and push the blood (and lymphatic fluids) back to the heart through veins that may have become compromised over time. This type of compression is known as graduated compression and it is usually present in socks, stockings and sleeves worn on the calf.
Other compression wear is designed to stabilize and support specific joints and muscles to improve co-ordination and increase muscle force and endurance. This would include compression shorts, tops, gloves, tights, elbow and arm sleeves.
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Compression Gloves1 Product
Compression gloves will provide your hands with the optimal compression and support to reduce pain and speed your return to full health. They will also provide support for weak, injured or aching wrists. One of the most common reasons for wearing compression gloves is the relief they provide from the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. They do this by retaining the natural heat of the body as well as by providing support and compression. The compression is particularly effective in reducing the nightly tingling and numbness that is characteristic of carpal tunnel syndrome. In addition to their benefits to those suffering from carpal tunnel, compression gloves provide compression, warmth and support to relieve the discomfort of stiff and/or swollen hands. They accelerate oxygen delivery to the hand muscles and speed the removal of metabolic waste, thus bringing quicker pain relief to those suffering from these symptoms. Patients suffering from arthritis of the hands can also experience similar benefits. -
Compression Legwear19 Products
Compression Legwear uses graduated compression to provide relief from the symptoms of conditions like lymphedema, deep vein thrombosis, ulceration and shin splints. By exerting the greatest compression at the ankle, and then gradually reducing the compression level as one moves upward, it counters the effects of gravity by forcing the blood up through the veins and back to the heart. It therefore improves circulation of blood and other lymphatic fluids through the body. Graduated compression technology has become a standard aspect of modern compression socks and stockings. However, the benefits of compression legwear are not only for individuals with compromised circulatory systems. Athletes and physically active individuals will experience improved energy levels and quicker recovery times from training or competition. The compression also reduces muscle vibration and, with it, the risk of damage to muscles and associated structures, particularly during physically intense activity. Other associated benefits of compression socks and stockings include reduced pain and swelling. Compression also improves the body's ability to supply nutrients to damaged tissues, thus shortening the time required to return to full health after injury. -
Compression Shorts3 Products
Compression shorts will provide stability and support to those who have experienced injuries like groin strains as a result of damage to one of the hip abductor muscles. The compression and support of the shorts restricts movement of these muscles and helps to speed recovery from the injury. In addition to helping those who have already experienced injuries, compression shorts can help to proactively prevent injuries to healthy individuals by restricting excessive vibration of upper leg muscles, tendons and ligaments. This reduces the risk of damage (i.e. sprains or strains) to these structures, especially during intense physical activity. In addition to the therapeutic benefits described above, compression shorts provide your hips and thighs with the compression and support you need to optimize your athletic performance. They stabilize and support these parts of the body to improve co-ordination and increase muscle force and endurance. Compression shorts made of breathable materials will also wick away sweat and provide the ventilation your body needs to maintain appropriate temperature for optimal comfort. -
Compression Sleeves16 Products
Compression sleeves provide your arms, calves, thighs, knees and elbows with the compression and support you need to optimize athletic performance. They will stabilize and support the muscles to improve co-ordination and increase force and endurance. In addition, they will wick away sweat and provide the ventilation your body needs to maintain appropriate temperature for optimal comfort. Another benefit of high performance compression sleeves is an increase in proprioception i.e. the ability to instinctively sense the relative positions of adjacent parts of the body and to detect when these positions pose the risk of injury. Proprioception reduces the risk of injury for an athlete who is making sudden and explosive movements, possibly in response to similar movements of an opponent. The brain will use proprioceptive information to protect parts of the body that may be at risk e.g. by preventing relative positions of body parts that pose the risk of injury. -
Compression Tights1 Product
Compression tights fit over the lower half of the torso and extend down to the ankles. They are form fitting and are wearable either as undergarments or as regular clothing. They provide support to the entire lower body and stabilize the lower body muscles in order to reduce the risk of excessive vibration that can lead to injuries such as muscle or ligament strains. The compression and support from compression tights will also optimize your performance of activities that involve sprinting, cycling or kicking activities. These activities are fundamental to a wide range of sports including cycling, sprinting and soccer. The tights will stabilize and support your groin, upper and lower leg muscles to improve co-ordination and increase force and endurance. Compression tights will also improve lower body proprioception, thus further reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, they will wick away sweat and provide the ventilation your body needs to maintain appropriate temperature for optimal comfort. -
Compression Tops4 Products
Compression tops fit over the upper half of the torso. Some include sleeves that extend over the entire arm while others are sleeveless or have short sleeves. They provide support to the upper body and stabilize the upper body muscles in order to reduce the risk of excessive vibration that can lead to injuries such as muscle or ligament strains. The compression and support from compression tops will also optimize your performance of activities that involve a throwing or "smashing" action. These activities are fundamental to a wide range of sports including baseball, football, tennis and cricket. The tops will stabilize and support your arm, shoulder and torso muscles to improve co-ordination and increase force and endurance. Compression tops will also improve upper body proprioception, thus further reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, they will wick away sweat and provide the ventilation your body needs to maintain appropriate temperature for optimal comfort.
