Compression gaiters

Anyone who has been involved in sports for a long time knows how convenient it is to use compression gaiters. Sports equipment has long included a similar product. But, that this is a tribute to fashion or a necessary necessity.

Professional sports love strong, hardy and persistent people. Very often you can see runners in multi-colored leggings on the street. At first glance, it seems that this is a bright accessory that is part of a sports uniform. Actually, not only that.

Compression knitwear is an excellent, modern invention, which is a good prevention and treatment of varicose veins, helps to reduce severity, swelling in the legs and reduces pain.

Agree that with constant sports, it will not be superfluous to have compression leggings. Every athlete knows that frequent training contributes not only to health promotion, but also to the appearance of various microtraumas.

Most often, regardless of the sport chosen, the legs suffer. They are under heavy stress. The result can be deplorable: dislocations, fatigue in the legs, swelling.

Compression gaiters can help reduce the risk of these injuries.The properties of the knitted fabric are such that with excessive load, athletes will improve their well-being and accelerate the process of muscle tissue recovery.

Where did this name come from? Now let's figure it out. The principle of operation is as follows: additional pressure or compress is created in various parts of the legs.

Physical activity on the legs impairs blood circulation. The outflow of blood from the lower extremities is slowed down. Harmful toxins and breakdown products of muscle tissue are slowly eliminated from the human body. This is where all of the above problems come from.

Gaiters are the same stockings, only without a sock. The product has its effect at the level of the lower leg: from the ankle joint to the knee. According to many athletes, the risk of sports injuries is reduced.

When using various means, doctors recommend that you familiarize yourself with all the pros and cons of products. Let's break it all down and let's get started.

• Regular sports training. This point is covered in more detail in the chapter "Features and Benefits", so we recall only one. Leggings can be used if there are no medical contraindications. A consultation with a doctor will not be superfluous.
• Prevention of varicose veins. Leggings will be of great help to runners with overweight, venous disease or a predisposition to them. The degree of compression is selected by the attending physician.
• Prevention of "traveler's thrombosis". When a person, by the nature of his activity, is forced to spend a long time in flights, moving from one city to another, leggings will reduce the risk of blood clots and the trip will be much more comfortable.

• First of all, this applies to people who have skin problems. These include skin dermatitis.
• Diabetes is a serious reason to refuse such a product.
• Chronic diseases of the arteries of the legs
• Atherosclerosis

Gaiters can have various effects on the human body. There are several compression classes.

• First grade. Gaiters can be used in the initial stage of the disease. Provided pressure up to 22 mm Hg. Art. The product is often prescribed by doctors as a prophylactic.
• Second class. The distributed pressure reaches 33 mm. rt. Art. Such leggings should be worn when doctors diagnosed thrombophlebitis or moderate varicose veins.
• Third class. Compression reaches no higher than 45 mm. rt. Art. Indications for the use of leggings of this class is severe venous insufficiency.
• Fourth grade. Compression reaches up to 50 mm. Hg Gaiters are prescribed to eliminate violations of lymphatic drainage, eliminate edema caused by this disease.

Which gaiters to use when will prompt the following recommendations. Manufacturers distinguish three types of products.

• For Sport. Socks will be a good prophylactic in all sports where a sports uniform is required: a T-shirt, shorts, socks or knee socks. These include soccer players, rugby players and others.
• For running. Doctors and manufacturers single out the category of professional runners separately. After all, it is in running that the load goes directly to the legs.
• from varicose veins. Gaiters greatly simplify the life of those who have been diagnosed with this. Appearance is also different from products for sports.Usually, manufacturers produce plain leggings, without any decorative prints and stitching.

To achieve good results when using the product will help - the right size. There should not be any big difficulties for buyers when buying leggings.

The instructions on the package will tell you how to take measurements. A special table will indicate the correct size of the product. Do you still have doubts? Consultants of specialized stores will always help you figure it out.

Two nuances will help you accurately determine the size: leggings for sports are measured by the calf, for recovery - by the ankle. A different pressure profile requires such measurements.

• Gaiters are worn correctly if they do not reach the knee by 1-2 cm.
• Morning is the best time to put on leg warmers without getting out of bed.
• Gaiters against varicose veins. The process of putting on will be simplified by a special device that can be purchased at the store.
• When putting on, the leggings should not be strongly stretched, the integrity and compression of the product is violated.

Girls, women have always preferred to wear bright clothes. Without losing sight of this fact, the designers tried to present female models in various colors: fuchsia, noble green, pleasant kiwi color. This is not the whole palette list. There are also practical leggings.

Men's leggings are distinguished by strict shades. Style and convenience. This is what men appreciate in any clothing.

Compression gaiters are indispensable today when playing sports. Many athletes have already appreciated their merits.

Varicose veins are no reason to despair. A timely trip to the doctor and medical leggings will relieve pain at times. The main thing is not to waste time. Take care of your health!