The effectiveness of compression garment in relieving muscular pain: a review

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to understand compression garment in the area of medical industry, compression garments were used initially for patients with circulatory problems. External pressure was created by compression garments on the body surface which prevents blood clots, leg swelling and improves venous hemodynamics.

Design/methodology/approach

Compression rehabilitation is a significant element in the effective management of lower limb problems of people associated with venous, lymphatic, fat disorders like lipoedema.

Findings

Compression garments have been attributed primarily for the increase in blood flow, improvement in recovery, reduction in muscle vibration that increase stability, improvement in thermoregulation, decrease in muscle pain, elimination of blood lactate and creatine kinase after exercise.

Originality/value

Compression garments are extraordinary clothes that contain elastomeric yarns or fibers that are responsible for applying significant mechanical pressure on the required body surface for compressing, stabilizing and supporting underlying tissues.

Citation

Agarwal, S. and Juneja, S. (2023), "The effectiveness of compression garment in relieving muscular pain: a review", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 35 No. 4, pp. 557-564. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-01-2022-0014