Dawes, Jay

Elder, Craig

Magrini, Mitchel

Orr, Rob Marc

Smith, Doug

English

BackgroundCompression garments (CGs) have increased in popularity within recreational and competitive athlete populations.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to examine the effect of CGs on physiological, performance, and perceptual measures while runningon uneven terrain at higher altitude.MethodsNine recreationally active males participated in two trail running sessions (7 km: uphill section 3.5 km, and downhill section 3.5km). In the first session, participants completed the 7 km trail while wearing regular athletic clothing. Seven days later, participantsthen completed the same 7 km trail wearing CGs. Physiological and performance measures were collected at the baseline, duringthe trail run, immediate post-run, and 24, 48, 72 hours after the trail run.ResultsResults showed no significant differences in time to completion (p=≥0.05). However, there were significant differences in physiologicalload (p=0.04), training load (p=0.01), average physiological intensity (p=0.05), and estimated caloric expenditure (p=0.02)between trials. Significant improvement in vertical jump height and peak anaerobic power in watts (p=0.04), isometric strength(p=0.03), and post-exercise pain ratings at 48 (p=0.01) and 72 (p=0.038) hours post exercise were found under the CG condition.ConclusionAlthough there were no differences in time to complete the runs in both conditions (with and without CGs), the significant differencesin the physiological measures suggests that the CGs may have an ergogenic effect when participating in trail runningactivities at a higher altitude. Therefore, wearing CGs may increase exercise efficiency and capacity, leading to a possible increasein recovery from training and activity

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Effectiveness of Compression Garments on Selected Physiological, Perceptual and Performance Measures While Traversing Austere Conditions at Altitude: A Pilot Study

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Effectiveness of Compression Garments on Selected Physiological, Perceptual and Performance Measures While Traversing Austere Conditions at Altitude: A Pilot Study

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