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Compression Garments in Sport

Inmaculada AparicioPedro Pérez-sorianoIrene Jimenez-perezJ.i. Priego QuesadaMarina Gil-calvoRoberto Sanchis-sanchis

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Computer sciencebusiness.industryIn patientMuscle activationCompression (physics)ClothingbusinessConstruction engineering

description

Abstract In this chapter we summarize the main scientific information regarding the applications of compression garments in sports. This chapter covers the discussion from the clinical compression’s application in patients to how its use has been extended to sport. In addition, the composition and different kinds of textiles are considered regarding the level of compression and methodologies/standards for its classification. The chapter is organized in sections considering the effects of compression garments on physiological, psychological, strength, power, endurance, and muscle activation parameters, and ends with indications of future research directions and methodological aspects regarding compression in sport.

https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-102582-6.00017-4