by Tohoku University Compression garments are commonly used by athletes. Credit: Tohoku University Compression garments are an elastic cloth fittings that people wear on their arms, legs, or hips during or after physical exercise. Their use has gained popularity over the last few decades because they are thought to enhance muscle recovery following exercise. An international...
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, NEWS BUREAU IMAGE: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN KINESIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PROFESSOR MARNI BOPPART, LEFT, CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR JONATHAN SWEEDLER AND THEIR COLLEAGUES DEVELOPED A NEW METHOD TO RECOVER SKELETAL MUSCLE AFTER DISUSE. THEY REPORT THEIR FINDINGS IN THE JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY. CREDIT: PHOTO BY MICHELLE HASSEL CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Scientists...
BY CLAIRE MALDARELLI JUNE 19, 2021 There are plenty of happy customers for all of these recovery tools, but studies on whether these products actually work are far less common. Deposit Photos The most painful part of a workout often comes after the exercise itself. The day after a hard run or an intense lifting session, almost...
