Compression garment
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Compression garments are pieces of clothing such as socks, pantyhose, sleeves, etc, that provide support that is especially useful for people who have to stand for long periods, or people with poor circulation. The garments can come in varying degrees of compression. The higher degrees require a doctor's prescription. Compression garments worn on the legs can help prevent deep vein thrombosis and reduce swelling, especially while traveling.
Compression tights are also worn by some athletes.
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- Bringard A, Perrey S, Belluye N. Aerobic energy cost and sensation responses during submaximal running exercise--positive effects of wearing compression tights. Int. J. Sports Med. May 2006;27(5):373-8.
- Norton, Amy Compression tights may give runners a lift Reuters Health/Medicine Online, May, 2006.
