The extent of the research on the benefits of compression for athletic use is not very complete, and some studies have conflicting conclusions. For best sizing, fit and comfort, athletes should follow manufacturers recommendations and consider their personal comfort, particularly for extended wear. They also found that wearing undersized compression does not improve physiological or performance responses. Therefore, athletes considering wearing graduated compression for training and racing should select a mild to moderate strength compression sock. Firm graduated compression (23–32 mmHg) caused discomfort. Well-trained runners and athletes rated mild and moderate graduated compression (4–12 mmHg) as the most comfortable compression to wear during exercise.
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