The effects of wearing a compression garment during night sleep on recovery from deep squat exercise

PURPOSE: To determine whether compression garments are more effective in facilitating recovery. METHODS: 15 male college student participated in this study. The subjects performed experimental trials with a compression garment (CG) or without a CG (CON) during the recovery period after the deep squat exercise. The CG and CON trials were conducted in a random order and separated 1 week apart. Counter movement jump and CK measurements were repeated before, immediately after, 24, 48 and 72h after exercise. RESULTS: The CKs were higher at 24h after exercise than before exercise in both trials (P < 0.01). The jump height decreased after the exercise in both trials (P < 0.01), remained lower after 24H (P < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences in CK and jump height between the two trials at any time. CONCLUSION: The application of compression clothing cannot aid in the recovery of exercise induced muscle damage.