Advantages of Compression Sleeves

If wearing socks, especially in the summer and it feels too warm, consider compression leg sleeves instead. You receive all the benefits of wearing compression sleeves without the limitations of socks, which makes them perfect for a summer workout.

Compression Leg Sleeves

Leg sleeves resemble compression socks with the feet removed. In other words, the only part that remains is the compression material that covers your lower leg. As a result, you are able to wear the sleeves during your favorite activities such as running, while keeping your feet bare or while wearing your preferred running sock. Sleeves are available in a variety of styles and colors to wear with shorts or long pants, or with athletic or dress shoes.

Benefits of Wearing Compression Sleeves

Compression sleeves provide many of the same benefits as compression socks and a study presented in the June 2021 issue of BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation reports that enhanced balance is one of the benefits. The study found that when walking balance was disrupted such as by uneven surfaces, participants recovered balance quicker when wearing compression sleeves.

Compression sleeves increase circulation to your lower legs, which aids in warming muscles for activity and removing toxins such as lactic acid. This means that your workout soreness may decrease, your recovery time may improve and your endurance may increase.

Not only do compression sleeves provide benefits during exercise, you also find work-related benefits. For instance, if you have varicose veins and work at a job that requires hours of standing, compression sleeves and sock provide pain relief and help support your lower legs. It is always best to speak with your doctor about the fit of your compression sleeve and the intensity of the compression.

When to Wear Compression Sleeves

Wear compression sleeves during many of the activities in which you would wear compression socks. However, also wear compression sleeves during activities which you typically participate in with bare feet. This may be jumping on a trampoline, walking on the beach, performing household chores, or hula-hooping in the backyard. Since your feet are uncovered, your activities are unlimited, while you receive the lower leg support benefits from the compression leg sleeves.

Also wear compression sleeves during travel to enhance circulation when you are seated for long periods of time. The sleeves keep your legs feeling energized and the increased circulation reduces your risk for blood clots.

Compression Leg Sleeves Checklist

Compression leg sleeves are a much-needed addition to your wardrobe. They pack and wear well for travel and are easy to wear under your clothing and with a variety of footwear. If those are not enough reasons, remember the other benefits of leg sleeves including:

• Your feet are not constricted by a sock, but your calves remain supported by the sleeves.
• Wearing compression sleeves improves your balance recovery time.
• Sleeves can be worn at work, at home, during exercise and while traveling to improve circulation.
• Compression sleeves provide pain relief if you suffer from muscle soreness or varicose veins.

Slide into Leg Sleeves Today

Compression sleeves are often easier to put on than compression socks as you just slide the tube-shaped material onto your lower leg. Plus, Dr. Motion compression sleeves are anti-odor and moisture-wicking which means you can wear them from the gym to work or home. For all your favorite physical activities such as running, walking and dancing, compression sleeves allow you to wear your favorite footwear. Find your perfect leg compression sleeves at Dr. Motion today.

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