- Jul 17, 2009
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By design I had to wear compression socks during and after surgery last year to help with circulation and avoid clotting they said. I was laid up last Spring and able to watch the Giro on TV thankfully.
Ironically I came across an interview Lance did at the time and he was recovering after a stage in compression socks.
Looking around at the products available and shocked at the cost, I decided to stock up from the Doc. They are basically "Diabetic" socks or Anti Angina socks in the medical world according to the medical supply stores. Since I have been back on the bike I wear compression socks after every ride and the big rides I wear them to bed. SO by design i decided to use them in training
I have no way of measuring the effects but I do feel I have recovered better and my heart rate is more stable after a ride.
I just wanted to get your feed back at all if any of you all use them. There seems to be a lot of sales hype for products I have looked at. More hype than fact I have found.
In addition is there anyone training with on during a ride or just recovery mode
What about compression pants?
Thanks
B.
BTW I find them in the medical supply stores for $30 as opposed to 60 bucke at a bike shop or "sport specific"
Ironically I came across an interview Lance did at the time and he was recovering after a stage in compression socks.
Looking around at the products available and shocked at the cost, I decided to stock up from the Doc. They are basically "Diabetic" socks or Anti Angina socks in the medical world according to the medical supply stores. Since I have been back on the bike I wear compression socks after every ride and the big rides I wear them to bed. SO by design i decided to use them in training
I have no way of measuring the effects but I do feel I have recovered better and my heart rate is more stable after a ride.
I just wanted to get your feed back at all if any of you all use them. There seems to be a lot of sales hype for products I have looked at. More hype than fact I have found.
In addition is there anyone training with on during a ride or just recovery mode
What about compression pants?
Thanks
B.
BTW I find them in the medical supply stores for $30 as opposed to 60 bucke at a bike shop or "sport specific"