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Dear SIRC Librarian:

I am studying my Masters in Biotechnology and am looking for scientific information on muscle compression in sport. Do you think you could help? Specifically, I am looking for information on the role of compression clothing on sport performance.   I would appreciate any assistance you could give me.

Thanks,
Chloe

Answer:

Hi Chloe :

Thank you for emailing SIRC with your question regarding compression garments. This area of study has grown the last few years and there are numerous studies in the SIRC Collection that may be of interest to you. The references below provide you with a snapshot of what is available.  Please review them and we can modify your search to locate additional information in your area of study. Also, you can order any of the articles below through our document delivery service.  Just let me know which items you are interested in and I will arrange to have them delivered to you. 

If you have additional questions please do not hesitate to contact me anytime. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Your Sport Librarian

Reference:

DAVIES, V., THOMPSON, K., & COOPER, S. (2009). THE EFFECTS OF COMPRESSION GARMENTS ON RECOVERY. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins), 23(6), 1786-1794.

Doan, B., Kwon, Y., Newton, R., Shim, J., Popper, E., Rogers, R., et al. (2003). Evaluation of a lower-body compression garment. / Evaluation de l ' efficacite d ' un short compressant le bas du corps. Journal of Sports Sciences, 21(8), 601-610.

Duffield, R., Cannon, J., & King, M. (2010). The effects of compression garments on recovery of muscle performance following high-intensity sprint and plyometric exercise. Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, 13(1), 136-140.

KRAEMER, W., FLANAGAN, S., COMSTOCK, B., FRAGALA, M., EARP, J., DUNN-LEWIS, C., et al. (2010). EFFECTS OF A WHOLE BODY COMPRESSION GARMENT ON MARKERS OF RECOVERY AFTER A HEAVY RESISTANCE WORKOUT IN MEN AND WOMEN. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins), 24(3), 804-814.

Lepers, R., Grégoire, N., & Babault, N. (2010). Effets du port de collants de compression sur les performances musculaires après un exercice de type circuit training. / Effect of wearing compression tights on muscular performances following circuit training exercise. Science & Sports, 25(2), 96-98.

Monroe, M. (2008). Sweat Couture: A User's Guide to Performance Apparel. IDEA Fitness Journal, 5(9), 38-45.

Pearce, A., Kidgell, D., Grikepelis, L., & Carlson, J. (2009). Wearing a sports compression garment on the performance of visuomotor tracking following eccentric exercise: A pilot study. Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, 12(4), 500-502.

Sperlich, B., Haegele, M., Achtzehn, S., Linville, J., Holmberg, H., & Mester, J. (2010). Different types of compression clothing do not increase sub-maximal and maximal endurance performance in well-trained athletes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 28(6), 609-614.

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