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.