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  • Using Compression Sleeves for Knee Pain Relief at Work (Scientific Findings)

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  • Have you ever experienced knee pain or soreness after a long day of manual labor? 

    Knee injuries are common in some jobs and can impact your ability to work. But what if there was a solution that could reduce the risk of knee injuries and improve recovery?an illustration of two doctors inspecting joints

    Takeaways from this Article




    • • We'll look at a scientific study on the effects of compression garments on the performance of prolonged manual labor exercise and recovery.

    • • The 6 key findings of the study.

    • • Explore the benefits of knee compression sleeves for manual labor activities.


    Let's dive in:


    The Study and Its Findings



    The study by Chan, Duffield, Watsford (2016) provides evidence of the benefits of compression garments, including knee compression sleeves, for individuals engaged in manual labor. 

    The study found that wearing compression garments during and after a 4-hour manual labor exercise could help reduce perceived muscle soreness, fatigue, and RPE at 24 hours post-exercise.

    The study's findings suggest that knee compression sleeves, as a type of compression garment, may have benefits for individuals engaged in manual labor activities. 

    They could help reduce the risk of knee injuries and improve recovery after a long day of work.
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    Knee Injuries in Manual Labor Occupations



    Manual labor occupations often involve repetitive movements and heavy lifting, which can strain the knee joint. 

    Knee injuries are a common occurrence in these occupations, and the use of knee compression sleeves may help prevent these injuries from occurring.

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    Knee compression sleeves can provide additional support to the knee joint, reducing the strain and impact of heavy lifting and repetitive movements. This can help prevent knee injuries and improve overall knee health for individuals in manual labor occupations.


    Key Takeaways from the Study



    Here are the 5 main takeaways from the "The effects of compression garments on performance of prolonged manual-labor exercise and recovery" study:


    • • The study investigated the effects of wearing compression garments during and after a 4-hour manual-labor exercise on physical performance and recovery.

    • • Participants experienced increased creatine kinase, muscle soreness, and perceived fatigue after the exercise.

    • • Wearing compression garments had no significant effect on C-reactive protein, handgrip strength, peak knee flexion torque, or stiffness measures.

    • • Knee extension torque was slightly higher in the control condition 24 hours after exercise.

    • • Wearing compression garments had a moderate-large effect in reducing perceived muscle soreness, fatigue, and rating of perceived exertion from a standardized warm-up 24 hours after exercise.

    • •The study suggests that wearing compression garments may help with perceptual recovery from manual labor exercise.



    Overall, the study provides evidence of the benefits of compression garments, including knee compression sleeves, for individuals engaged in manual labor.
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    The Benefits of Knee Compression Sleeves



    Knee compression sleeves are designed to provide support and compression to the knee joint. 

    Athletes commonly use them to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. However, knee compression sleeves may also have benefits for individuals engaged in manual labor activities.

    Compression garments, including knee compression sleeves, have been shown to help reduce perceived muscle soreness, fatigue, and RPE after prolonged exercise Chan, Duffield, Watsford (2016).

    In manual labor occupations, the use of knee compression sleeves may help prevent knee injuries by reducing the strain on the knee joint during repetitive movements and heavy lifting.

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    Closing Thoughts


    In conclusion, if you work in a manual labor occupation, knee compression sleeves could be a simple solution to help reduce the risk of knee injuries and improve recovery after a long day of work. 

    So, consider investing in a pair of knee compression sleeves and take the first step in protecting your knee health and overall well-being.



    Reference


    Chan V, Duffield R, Watsford M. The effects of compression garments on performance of prolonged manual-labour exercise and recovery. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2016 Feb;41(2):125-32. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2015-0335. Epub 2016 Jan 16. PMID: 26778138.

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