Compression Socks Improve Recovery in Marathon Runners

A new study compared athletes who used compression socks for recovery to those who didn't, and the results were pretty clear.

Compression clothing has had a mixed history when it comes to scientific literature. With the number of brands and types of compression gear available, the mixed results aren’t surprising. A recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research explored the effects of compression socks for runners.

 

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