Ankle Calf Compression Sleeve

Do Calf Compression Sleeves Really Work?

Yes, calf compression sleeves are useful.

I. In the area of sports

Improve Blood Circulation: When engaging in sports like running or basketball, the muscles constantly contract and expand. Calf compression sleeves exert a certain amount of pressure on the legs and ankles, which can help promote the return of venous blood to the heart. It's like giving an extra ‘push’ to the veins, allowing the blood to circulate more efficiently.

Reduce Muscle Vibration: During exercise, muscles vibrate. Especially during strenuous exercises, such as jumping, excessive muscle vibration can lead to micro-injuries in the muscles. Ankle brace compression sleeve fits snugly over the muscles, providing a binding effect and reducing the amplitude of muscle vibration.

Provide Muscle Support: It can provide extra support to the muscles and tendons in the legs and ankles. For some injury-prone areas, such as the ligaments around the ankle, the supportive effect of compression sleeves can reduce the probability of injury to a certain extent.

II. In the area of recovery

Reduce Oedema: If the legs are oedematous due to prolonged standing, injury or other reasons, the pressure of the ankle brace compression support sleeve helps to push the fluid that has accumulated in the tissue spaces back into the blood vessels. This is like using a gentle external force to ‘squeeze’ excess water back into the circulatory system. For individuals whose jobs require them to stand for extended periods, such as salespersons and nurses, wearing ankle-calf compression sleeves can help reduce leg swelling.

Relieve Muscle Fatigue: It accelerates the removal of metabolic wastes such as lactic acid by improving blood circulation. The accumulation of metabolic waste, such as lactic acid, in the muscles after exercise or a day's exertion can lead to muscle soreness and fatigue.