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Effect of Compression Socks Worn Between Repeated Maximal Running Bouts.

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|September 16, 2016

Summary

Wearing compression socks between running sessions aids recovery and improves subsequent performance. Athletes who believe in compression socks may experience even greater performance benefits during repeated exercise bouts.

Keywords:

athletic performance belief effect ergogenic aid recovery time trial

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Exercise Physiology
Human Performance

Background:

Repeated high-intensity exercise can lead to fatigue and performance decrements.
Recovery strategies are crucial for athletes engaging in multi-bout exercise.
Compression garments are increasingly used to aid athletic recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of wearing compression socks during recovery on physiological and performance metrics.
To assess the effect of compression socks on perceptual recovery between repeated running efforts.
To explore the influence of belief in compression sock efficacy on recovery outcomes.

Main Methods:

A randomized crossover design involving 12 male runners completing two 5-km time trials (TT1 and TT2) with a 1-hour recovery.
Participants wore compression socks during recovery in one session and no socks (control) in the other.
Perceptual, physiological (calf cross-sectional area, muscle soreness), and performance data were collected.

Main Results:

Compression socks maintained running performance between TT1 and TT2, unlike the control condition where performance declined.
Participants with a strong belief in compression socks showed enhanced performance compared to those with neutral/negative beliefs.
Compression socks significantly reduced calf swelling and muscle soreness, but not fatigue ratings.

Conclusions:

Wearing compression socks between repeated running bouts enhances recovery and subsequent exercise performance.
Athletes' belief in the efficacy of compression socks may further augment performance benefits.
Compression therapy offers a viable recovery tool for athletes undertaking strenuous, multi-bout activities.