compression sleeves
Tight athletic garments
Compression sleeves are tight-fitting elastic garments worn on the arms or legs to improve circulation and reduce swelling.
Athletes wear them during or after exercise to support muscles and speed recovery: She pulled on her compression sleeves before the marathon.
Medical versions treat conditions like lymphedema or deep vein thrombosis.
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- circulationMovement through a system
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- sportswearathletic wear, activewear, gym clothes, gym wear, sportswear
- arm protectionelbow pads, wrist guards, bracers, armguard, vambraces
- compression wearsupport hose, support socks, flight socks
- endurance gearrunning shoes, cycling shorts, wetsuit, cycling jersey, running shorts
- Joint Careglucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, joint cream, knee brace
- body supportback brace, knee brace, ankle brace, wrist brace, elbow brace
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