Do Compression Socks Really Work?

Do Compression Socks Really Work? By Kelly O'Mara Published 11 hours ago comments Tweet Share Share Print The evidence appears anecdotal, but the perceived recovery benefits can’t be denied. It doesn’t take much to convince runners to jump on the latest trend promising faster marathons and quicker recovery. With manufacturers claiming compression socks and tights increase oxygen delivery, decrease lactic acid, prevent cramps, and minimize muscle fatigue, the wonder garments have been the hottest new item in athletic circles. But, whether or not the socks and tights deliver as promised has been an open question – one even researchers don’t have a clear answer for. “There is no doubt that many runners trust compression garments,” said Ajmol Ali, a PhD in the Sports and Exercise Science Department of Massey University. Ali has conducted a number of studies on the garments wit...

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@halfcrazymama » 09 Dec '12, 3am
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@secondmercedes » 07 Dec '12, 4pm
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@TrainSharpPhil » 05 Dec '12, 11am
RT @RunCompetitor: Do compression socks really work? [link] Well they're certainly working for my athletes!
@Letsgetrunning » 05 Dec '12, 10am
Do you wear Compression Socks? I like them purely because they're warm..[link]
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@patsportsdoc » 05 Dec '12, 12am
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@itscedsworld » 04 Dec '12, 3pm
@RunnerDave20194 @AngieMaskeBerka @tai_fung interesting article. compression socks do they really do anything? [link]”
@TheFootstore » 04 Dec '12, 2pm
Compression socks have been a recommended tool for some time now, but do they really do anything? [link]
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@kellydomara » 03 Dec '12, 9pm
My take on if compression socks work - [link] (via @RunCompetitor ) Summary - well, they don't hurt.
@RunQCM » 03 Dec '12, 6pm
Never used them myself. Should I be giving them a try, gang? RT @runcast: Do Compression Socks Really Work? [link]
@Iberedias » 03 Dec '12, 6pm
Mais um estudo sobre efetividade das meias de compressão para corredores. Será? [link]
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@Genna_Farer » 03 Dec '12, 4pm
Do Compression Socks Really Work?: The evidence appears anecdotal, but the perceived recovery benefits can't be denied. [link]
@runcast » 03 Dec '12, 5pm
Do Compression Socks Really Work? [link]
@Armanda_Berard » 03 Dec '12, 4pm
Do Compression Socks Really Work?: The evidence appears anecdotal, but the perceived recovery benefits can't be denied. [link]
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Do Compression Socks Really Work? [link]
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Do Compression Socks Really Work? [link]
@UberRunner » 03 Dec '12, 4pm
Do Compression Socks Really Work?: The evidence appears anecdotal, but the perceived recovery benefits can't be denied. [link]
@UberRunner » 03 Dec '12, 4pm
Do Compression Socks Really Work?: The evidence appears anecdotal, but the perceived recovery benefits can't be denied. [link]