![]() In both of these studies sports compression sleeves were worn to improve performance and reduce soreness. Another study in the 2007 Journal of Sports Science had a study group of males wear compression apparel during 10K time trials and found that muscle soreness was significantly reduced by wearing compression leg sleeves. Lactic acid builds up in the bloodstream during intense exercise and causes muscle soreness. Both blood lactates and blood pooling can cause swelling and reduce performance. A 1987 study in the American Journal of Medicine found that compression garments lowered blood-lactate levels and blood pooling. Compression sleeves have actually been in existence for over 60 years and were originally intended to treat venous disorders like thrombosis. This allows more oxygenated blood to reach compressed muscles which helps lower your heart rate. Sports compression sleeves are designed to squeeze blood vessels causing them to open forcefully. Sports compression sleeves became popular when Allen Iverson started wearing a white arm sleeve for his elbow bursitis back in 2000. RG3 has explained that he wears a sleeve because being stylish gives him confidence, but the majority of professional athletes wear sports sleeves for compression purposes. Are these sleeves just a fashion statement or do they serve a purpose? The simple answer is both. Robert Griffin III (RG3), Johnny Manziel, Carmelo Anthony, Lebron James, Ray Allen and Dwayne Wade are just a few of the notable athletes you’ll see wearing an arm sleeve and in some cases a leg sleeve. ![]() Another thing you’ll notice is the variety of sleeves that the players wear both in terms of color and style. Lately you can’t watch an NBA, MLB or NFL game without noticing the pervasive presence of arm and leg sleeves on many of the players.
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