Compression Garments in Sports: Athletic Performance and Recovery (eBook)

Dr. Florian Engel, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute of Sport Science, Engler-Bunte-Ring 15, 76131 Karlsruhe, GermanyProf. Dr. Billy Sperlich, Universität Würzburg, Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Judenbühlweg 11, 97082 Würzburg, Germany

Suggested contributing authors: Prof. Raechel Laing & Braid A MacRae, University of Otago, Department of Applied Sciences, Clothing and Textile Sciences, Gregory Building, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New ZealandFactors influencing the pressures applied by compression clothing (types, sizes, postures, use).Influence of different compression garment types (upper body compression, lower body compression, full body compression) on exerted pressure (i.e., body regions).Influence of different sizes of compression garments (undersized, recommended size and oversized) on exerted pressureInfluence of different postures (sitting, standing and supine) on exerted pressure of compression garmentsChanges in applied pressures with use (is anything known?)Applied pressures (and garment coverage) for interpretation of study effects or lack of effects Dr. Florian Engel, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute of Sport Science, Research Centre for School Sports and the Physical Education of Children and young Adults, Engler-Bunte-Ring 15, D-76131 Karlsruhe & Univ.-Prof. Dr. Billy Sperlich, Universität Würzburg, Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Arbeitsbereich Integrative und Experimentelle Trainingswissenschaft, Judenbühlweg 11, D-97082, WürzburgEffects of compression garments as a performance enhancement in endurance dominated exerciseCompression garments wore during endurance exercise.Effects of compression on:Physical performance during endurance exercisePhysiological parameters during exercise like blood lactate, blood pH, heart rate, oxygenation profile and respiratory parametersPsychological parameters during exercise like rates of perceived exertion, perceived muscle soreness, perceived thermal sensation Dr. Robert Duffield, University of Technology Sydney, Sport and Exercise Discipline Group, 15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007, Sydney, Australia Effects of compression garments as a performance enhancement in strength and speed dominated exercise Effects of compression on:Physical performance during exercisePhysiological parameters during exercise like blood lactate, blood pH, heart rate, oxygenation profile and respiratory parametersPsychological parameters during exercise like rates of perceived exertion, perceived muscle soreness, perceived thermal sensation PD Dr. Oliver Faude & Dr. Lars Donath, University of Basel, Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, Birsstrasse 320 B, 4052 Basel, Switzerland Effects of compression garments as a performance enhancement in balance and precision tasksEffects of compression on:Physical performance (precision and balance during exercise)Psychological parameters during exercise Jessica Hill, St. Mary's University, School of Sport, Health, and Applied Science, Twickenham, United KingdomEffects of compression garments as a recovery intervention. Compression garments wore subsequent to exercise. Either compression was worn during exercise and recovery or just during the recovery phase.  Effects of compression on:Physiological parameters during recovery like blood lactate, blood pH, heart rate, oxygenation profile and respiratory parameters.parameters of exercise induced muscle damage, findings of muscle biopsies and different inflammatory markersPsychological parameters during recovery like rates of perceived exertion, perceived muscle sorenessPhysical performance during exercise subsequent to recovery with compression garmentPsychological parameters during exercise subsequent to recovery with compression garment