tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018418214305162179.post2003321193960551640..comments2023-10-15T04:46:07.767-07:00Comments on TRi*Tawn: Compression & Interview with Andy PottsTawnee Prazak, M.S., CSCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07574536270084586370noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018418214305162179.post-30799319161843365922013-04-22T05:04:09.909-07:002013-04-22T05:04:09.909-07:00This is definitely a topic that's close to me ...This is definitely a topic that's close to me so Im happy that you wrote about it. I'm also happy that you did the subject some justice. Not only do you know a great deal about it, you know how to present in a way that people will want to read more. Im so happy to know someone like you exists on the web.<br /><a href="http://www.slstri.com/" rel="nofollow">Compression socks</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18326326182023011348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018418214305162179.post-12746564564412827992013-03-03T12:30:04.115-08:002013-03-03T12:30:04.115-08:00I haven't done half of the research that you h...I haven't done half of the research that you have (I remember those hours of lit review!), but my understanding is that the compression wear increases venous return. This would have a more significant effect on lower extremities (ankles, calves) where gravity plays a larger role, but wouldn't it still increase return from the quads? This would certainly aid in recovery via increased oxygen and nutrients to muscles and lactate "flushing". <br /><br />In a similar vein (tee-hee), if the compression wear can increase venous return then it could also increase the capacity of the lactate shuttle. This would increase TTE and potentially increase the amount of energy we could produce by converting lactate to pyruvate. Even if it's minimal, that extra push could mean a harder sprint to the finish and a few less seconds on the clock.<br /><br />Either way, they feel fantastic and make you look like a BAMF during a race. So yeah, I think they are worth wearing in training, recovery, and competition. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15886843079649568390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018418214305162179.post-17525030032862637242011-03-18T11:12:31.913-07:002011-03-18T11:12:31.913-07:00I'm glad you're skeptical of the above the...I'm glad you're skeptical of the above the waist compression. When I was saw that, I was like seriously? Triathletes will buy ANYTHING.Ryan Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15610212139793074476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018418214305162179.post-78667131579788351572011-03-13T17:22:07.395-07:002011-03-13T17:22:07.395-07:00I have those same socks! I love them -- after my ...I have those same socks! I love them -- after my calf injury last summer, once I started running again I have been diligent about putting the socks on after most of my runs. I also have another pair from a different company that I feel don't work as well, but I often wear them to work where I'm on my feet all day. <br />I definitely feel like they have helped with the recovery from my injury, and the movement forward to get my leg strong again.solarpoweredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414344299871946271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018418214305162179.post-62384685604386819132011-03-12T06:00:09.617-08:002011-03-12T06:00:09.617-08:00Super informative post, Tawn! Compression has defi...Super informative post, Tawn! Compression has definitely been getting a lot of attention lately. <br /><br />I looked into the research before "splurging" on a pair of Zoot socks. Generally, there was no significant difference in recovery (inflammation markers) and performance (time trials) with socks vs. no socks, but the group who wore them reported a lower RPE. I happen to love my socks but only use them for recovery. My legs feel less fatigued and a little more springy after having them on for a while. Placebo effect? Maybe. But if I think it works, who cares! I might just get another pair for training :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018418214305162179.post-65184197142547613922011-03-11T20:25:29.117-08:002011-03-11T20:25:29.117-08:00Great post, thanks. I just bought compression calf...Great post, thanks. I just bought compression calf sleeves and have been debating on compression shorts... mainly because I typically have hamstring problems. If the point of compression is blood flow then they probably wouldn't do much... but if it's providing some structure/support for muscles prone to injury, then maybe? Interested in your thoughts. thanks!jenniferhttp://brand.blogs.com/todaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018418214305162179.post-87191996068972035402011-03-11T14:55:16.877-08:002011-03-11T14:55:16.877-08:00Great blog! I am a Physician Assistant and work i...Great blog! I am a Physician Assistant and work in the Operating room...sometimes 10+hours and I wear the medical issued knee high/thigh high (and when they are in the wash I'll use my 2xu or "triathlon" socks). I can tell a HUGE difference at the end of the day if I've worn the compression garment or not.....legs become achy and tired as the day progresses and my ankles even swell. <br /><br />I really and truly can't live without them at work and I can even notice that my workout after the work day doesn't suffer as much when I've worn the socks all day. I would recommend them to athletes to wear at work and see if they notice a difference in their afternoon/evening workout!Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018418214305162179.post-73749193103718704292011-03-11T10:59:48.504-08:002011-03-11T10:59:48.504-08:00"The crazier the better." That's ki..."The crazier the better." That's kind of a triathlete's all around motto, isn't it? haha<br /><br />I've read a lot about compression wear and it does seem that most studies find very little if any performance benefits while individuals will swear their lives on the products. With so many people hooked on it, it's either a very good placebo or science simply hasn't found the significance yet. I still haven't tried it, but I'm very curious. It's nice to hear from someone like Andy that they are a part of the craze as well. <br /><br />I had a couple questions.<br /><br />First, thinking along the lines of general public marketing and use, I have always wondered whether the potential benefits of compression wear are tipped away from leaner athletes; those with smaller, leaner muscles and lower body fat than those with either much larger muscles or higher body fat. You mentioned above that one of the functions of compression wear during a race is to hold muscles in place. In your opinion would you think that athletes who have more to ‘hold in place’ would have a significantly great chance of seeing a benefit?<br /><br />Second, given that compression wear works in another primary function to maintain blood flow and keep blood from collecting in the extremities, it makes sense that compression socks would offer more benefit to most any athlete than compression arm sleeves. Aside from the function of holding muscles in place, would you see any benefit of compression sleeves over cooling sleeves for an endurance race?Kurt @ Becoming An Ironmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865313303891773591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018418214305162179.post-32697207847812717432011-03-11T10:20:09.060-08:002011-03-11T10:20:09.060-08:00I love your Zoot tri shoes! Do you race in those? ...I love your Zoot tri shoes! Do you race in those? Do you love them?<br /><br />I'll have to get a good pair of compression socks, I only have the tights and capris right now.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239321052632091395noreply@blogger.com