Do compression garments improve athletic performance?

Next, the effectiveness or not of compression garments, such as compression stockings or tights, is analyzed., to improve the sports capabilities of popular runners and thus increase the sports performance.
For several years now, the use of compression garments has been spreading, not only as sportswear, but also as medical treatment. In sports disciplines such as running or between is used in the form of compression stockings or compression socks / calves. Since the 90's, its use has begun to be applied intensively in sports activities and various studies have begun to emerge on its effectiveness (or not) to improve performance in various disciplines.

Sports performance and use of clothing compression technique 

Several studies affirm that the muscular compression by means of tights or compression pants improves the power of the vertical jump, increases its sports performance. Others have also found that it delays the onset of muscle pain. This is due to the use of compression products reduces the vibration suffered by the muscle when it hits the ground (which then produces the suffered by all, stiffness). By reducing this impact, you will be protecting the muscle so that post-exercise pain will decrease to a great extent. That is, post-exercise muscle recovery will be accelerated and even its use during physical activity itself, for example; through compressive thighs.
There are even physiotherapists and experts who recommend the use of these compressive garments when exercising. By doing so, you are providing the muscles with extra protection, thereby reducing the possibility of injury to them. Furthermore, in the event that an injury has occurred, such as a fiber break; The pressure they exert helps the muscle itself in its healing process and reduces the risk of worsening the injury.
And even its medical use (as previously mentioned; improves venous return) is also suitable for athletes, reducing the amount of blood in our veins and thus reducing muscle edema. In this way, you will be more comfortable when practicing high intensity exercise.
In addition, the use of compression clothing has been shown to have positive effects on muscle oxygenation reducing the stagnation of venous blood (poor in oxygen).
We must also take into account the importance of compression products being made of breathable material, to allow sweat to be eliminated while maintaining muscle temperature.
When going for a run, it is quite common to meet other runners who have decided to use these products, and everything that has been heard about them are positive aspects. Although there are points that still need to be investigated or that are not entirely clear, what is known today is that these types of products represent a great advance in the sports world. And without a doubt, optimize muscle efficiency and decrease post-exercise pain. Therefore, its use is recommended to prevent sports-related pathology and improve sports performance.