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Dear SIRC Librarian:

I am trying to find research information on compression garments in sport, specifically what role compression has on muscle performance in sport. Could you help me locate information on this topic?

Thanks,

Claire
Student, Masters of Biotechnology and Ethics

Answer:

Dear Claire:

Thank you for emailing SIRC your question regarding muscle compression. There is quite a bit of research available on this topic that is general as well as scientific. The following resources should provide you with an idea of what is available in the SIRC Collection. From here we can discuss additional parameters for your search.

I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Your SIRC Librarian

Bibliographic References

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Doan B, Kwon Y, Newton R, et al. Evaluation of a lower-body compression garment. / Evaluation de l ' efficacite d ' un short compressant le bas du corps. Journal of Sports Sciences. August 2003;21(8):601-610.

Duffield R, Edge J, Merrells R, et al. The Effects of Compression Garments on Intermittent Exercise Performance and Recovery on Consecutive Days. International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance. December 2008;3(4):454-468.

SIRC Collection
Bringard A, Perrey S, Belluye N. Aerobic Energy Cost and Sensation Responses During Submaximal Running Exercise - Positive Effects of Wearing Compression Tights. International Journal of Sports Medicine. May 2006;27(5):373-378.

Duffield R, Portus M. Comparison of three types of full-body compression garments on throwing and repeat-sprint performance in cricket players. British Journal of Sports Medicine. July 2007;41(7):409-414.

Higgins T, Naughton G, Burgess D. Effects of wearing compression garments on physiological and performance measures in a simulated game-specific circuit for netball. Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport. January 2009;12(1):223-226.

Kraemer W, Bush J, Triplett-McBride N, et al. Compression garments: influence on muscle fatigue. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. November 1998;12(4):211-215.

Lambert S, Dongas F. The effects of Skins compression garments on upper body strength. (Abstract). Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport. October 2006;9(6 Suppl):7-7.

Pearce A, Kidgell D, Grikepelis L, Carlson J. Wearing a sports compression garment on the performance of visuomotor tracking following eccentric exercise: A pilot study. Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport. July 2009;12(4):500-502.

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