Originally Posted by
Looigi
Can't hurt? If they significantly restrict blood or lymph flow, they could be counterproductive. I'm not saying that they are, but not ready to completely rule it out either.
To be perfectly clear hear...medically, they are a viable treatment for many circulatory conditions. (DVT being the prime example...as in prevention of DVT, not treatment!) They are not dangerous. Having whacky proteins that cause my blood to clot really easily...and having DVT and a pulmonary embolism....compression is essential for travel. Once I started using them, I found they are great for travel even if I didn't need them medically. Highly recommended...I come off 16 hour flights and feel quite a bit better than without them.
For training, if you believe in them, they work! Scientific evidence? Not convincing!