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Compression Clothing

Compression clothing is a highly efficient way of preventing injuries amongst sports players. When we exercise to a strenuous level small micro tears occur in the muscle fibres, which adapt and lead to stronger muscles. When the adaption period is too short and inadequate recovery is allowed, the fibres don’t have time to strengthen and instead this can lead to a risk of injury. This is often why people who go to the gym alternate a “legs day” and an “arms day.” Recovery is an essential part of any training regime as it allows the muscles to become stronger and adapt to their training load. Often in demanding training regimes back to back training sessions are carried out and can lead to muscular fatigue and potential risk of injury.

Although compression clothing does not cancel out a rest day it can greatly aid the recovery of muscles so that the fibres are at a lower risk of tears and strains. Compression clothing can be worn after training to help increase circulation to the body part meaning more oxygen and vital nutrients get to the muscles and replenish them after training.

Compression clothing can also be worn during training to provide warmth and support if a particular area is tight or stiff. In sports such as rugby and football, groin injuries can be prevalent meaning compression around the hip area can offer great protection. When returning from an injury compression wear is a popular option for support around the vulnerable area, when returning to sport and more strenuous activities. The compression can also provide reassurance and peace of mind as sport is reintroduced.

At Physioroom we offer specialised products such as the Baselayer X Core Stability Shorts or Cross Compression shorts that both incorporate integrated designs of support to mimic the fascial lines and taping methods used by trainers, physiotherapists and athletes. This adds specific support to the hamstrings, quadriceps and groin, the Cross Compression Shorts form a hip spica wrap to specifically encase the hip flexors during use and prevent groin injury.

Physioroom offer compression clothing whatever your sport and part of the body that may be vulnerable; Tops and Vests, Leggings, Calf Sleeves and Socks all cater for the fitness enthusiasts with muscle tightness, high performance requirements of elite athletes or those returning to sport after injury or surgery. For Shoulder injuries try Long Sleeve tops such as the Baselayer Compression range, whereas runners may suffer with tight calves and find Ultimate Compression socks or Anaform Calf Sleeves particular useful to improve circulation and prevent calf injuries in day to day training or competition.

Compression Clothing

Discover an impressive range of high-quality compression clothing here at PhysioRoom.com. We have a comprehensive collection for men and women including socks, tights, leggings, tops, vests, shorts and sleeves. Compression clothing has many benefits such as increasing circulation to your muscles, ensuring your muscles are kept warm for optimal performance and to prevent injury strain and fatigue, as well as helping to reduce muscle damage caused by shaking on impact when out running. Compression clothing will also wick sweat away from the body to prevent chafing and rashes. Providing superior comfort, this range of compression clothing offers protection, comfort, year round training, injury prevention and recovery. Designed to keep you warm and dry whilst out training during the winter months and cooler during summer.

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How does compression clothing help recovery?

Compression clothing helps aid recovery by improving the blood flow to worked muscles, allowing greater circulation and more efficient removal of waste products that can accumulate during hard exercise. Compression clothing can also help support aches and pains that have been sustained during a match or competition, aiding the removal of inflammation and further enhancing recovery. If there is not much rest time available between matches or competition, such as during tournaments, compression clothing can be particularly useful.

Compression Shorts

Compression shorts and lycra shorts are also known as neoprene shorts, warm pants, lycra pants or under shorts. They are used by professional and recreational athletes in the treatment and prevention of groin injuries, hip injuries and hamstring injuries.

They are also used in the conservative management and rehabilitation of Gilmore's Groin and sports hernias. Gilmore's groin and sports hernias are fairly common injuries in kicking sports, where large stresses are placed across the front of the pelvis. Warm pants and compression pants can provide support, warmth and compression which relieves pain and other symptoms.

Do compression shorts help hamstrings?

Hamstring injuries, such as strains or tears, will often cause pain and inflammation, and depending on the severity of the injury, swelling or bruising can also be present. Compression shorts can help improve circulation to the area and alleviate these early symptoms of muscular injury by enhancing blood flow to help remove waste metabolites from the site of injury. Improved circulation also means that compression shorts are beneficial in preventing injury, by keeping the muscles of the thigh and groin warm. When returning to activity after a Hamstring injury, wearing compression shorts can help to provide some support and improve confidence.

Do you wear compression shorts alone?

Most compression shorts can be worn alone. However, due to the tight fit, people often prefer to wear them underneath another layer of clothing as a matter of personal choice.

Is it bad to sleep in compression shorts?

Compression clothing can be worn during the night to aid recovery by improving the circulation of oxygenated blood after heavy bouts of exercise or due to an injury. Using compression at night is often a personal preference. It is not designed to be slept in, therefore, some people find the tight-fitting nature of compression clothing too uncomfortable and too restrictive overnight.

Compression Sleeves

Discover a great range of compression sleeves for both legs and arms here at PhysioRoom. Extremely comfortable to wear, compression sleeves are designed to help recovery following injury and sporting exertion by improving circulation and lymphatic flow. Compression sleeves have a graded compression to help disperse waste products from muscles and improve blood flow.

Available in a range of sizes and styles, these durable compression sleeves are made from a lightweight, breathable material that conforms to the body. The breathable material wicks moisture away from the skin to keep the user dry.

Compression Tops & Vests

Discover a superb choice of high-quality compression tops and vests here at PhysioRoom. Our extremely comfortable to wear compression tops and vests are designed to be used in an array of sporting situations both indoors and outdoors. Designed to maintain the correct temperature during activity, compression tops stimulate blood flow to keep the muscles warm and supple to help improve strength, power and endurance whilst minimising the risk of injury.

Compression Tights & Leggings

At PhysioRoom we have a great range of high-quality compression tights and compression leggings which are specifically designed to promote blood circulation in the leg. Compression tights and leggings keep the user warm and dry whilst also assisting in the distribution of power and muscular strength. Compression tights and leggings are ideal for use during the cooler months, and they can be worn underneath a variety of garments such as football shorts.

Compression leggings and tights cover the entire leg and promote blood flow from the core to the toes. They also wick moisture away from skin to keep the user dry and at a comfortable temperature, to not only reduce the risk of injury but to help prevent rubbing and chafing. When used after intensive exercise, compression leggings and tights improve blood flow to the working muscles to prevent the build-up of lactic acid to ensure a faster recovery.

What are the benefits of compression tights?

Compression tights are designed to help improve circulation in the large muscles of the lower limb. Heavy bouts of exercises can overload the Quadriceps, Hamstring and Calf muscle groups, leading to fatigue and potential injury. Compression tights can help to improve the efficiency of pumping blood back towards the heart and therefore speed up recovery. Compression tights such as Baselayer Compression Leggings are best worn after exercise to help soothe fatigued muscles. However, they can be used during training activities, especially in cold conditions as the improved circulation can help to keep muscles warm and protect against injuries such as pulls or strains.

What does compression underwear do?

Compression underwear is worn to help support the muscles around the groin and hip, which can become pulled or strained during exercise, especially when kicking actions, changes of direction and sprinting are needed. Some compression garments such as long sleeve tops and compression leggings can be worn as underwear underneath other garments to help enhance circulation, keep muscles warm and to prevent injuries.