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SPORTS MEDICINE > ZENSAH TRAINING & MUSCLE RECOVERY LEG SLEEVES
ZENSAH
TRAINING AND MUSCLE RECOVERY LEG SLEEVES
For years athletes have known about the benefits of recovery bars, and
drinks. Now a start-up company From Miami, Florida called Zensah® has
developed recovery leg sleeves using a special knitting process and fabric.
$39.95
 The
Calf/Shin Splint-Calf Compression Sleeves recovery sleeves are
made with gradient compression which provides wide ribbing in the front for
shin support, and tight ribbing in the back for calf support. The sleeves
are made with Zensah Fabric® which has silver helping regulate skin
temperature, and fight bacteria. The sleeves can be worn during training to
increase oxygen blood flow to the muscles of the lower leg. The more oxygen
the muscles receive the faster they recovery allowing athletes to push the
envelope in their training. The Zensah Calf/Shin Splint-Calf Compression
Sleeve is ideal for
runners, cyclists and Triathletes. It can be worn during training, recovery
or for traveling after races.
The Zensah Calf/Shin Splint-Calf Compression Sleeves are unique in that they provide pint point
compression to the front and back of the leg. The dual action support was
developed by a professional athletic trainer.
Ships in pairs Sizing:
The Large will generally fit individuals over 5'9" and the small those under.
Most women and juniors will take a small. If your calf is larger of smaller that
typical adjust accordingly.
Running Leg Sleeves
Zensah is built for all endurance sports during anytime of the year use
it in the winter for downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding,
and in the summer use it for running, cycling, and anything in between. How
can one fabric work in all seasons? It's because of Zensah Technology® which
has developed ALL WEATHER GEAR.
Shin Splint-Calf Compression Sleeve
Featured in Medical News Today
Runners Run Longer With Compression Calf
Sleeve - Pinpoint Pressure Applied To Calf And Shin Area
Runners Run Longer With Compression Calf Sleeve - Pinpoint Pressure Applied To
Calf And Shin Area Main Category: Sports Medicine / Fitness News Article Date:
13 Jul 2007 - 1:00 PDT
For the first time, with the Zensah® Calf/Shin Sleeve, pinpoint pressure is
applied to the calf and shin area. Until now all Calf/Shin Splint-Calf
Compression Sleeves were made
with a flat fabric. The Zensah® Calf and Shin sleeve was developed with input
from professional athletic trainers, and professional athletes.
The Calf/Shin Splint sleeve is designed with a chevron ribbing or inverted "V" in the
front.
The chevron pattern is the same taping schematic used by athletic
trainers to help prevent shin splints. The back of the sleeve provides specific
compression and support for the calf. The deep groove ribbing helps increase
blood circulation getting oxygen to the muscles faster. The first compression
sleeve to provide dual action support.
Features of the sleeve include:
-- Ribbed compression provides pinpoint supports to the shins and calves
-- Silver Ion help regulate skin temperature
-- Moisture wicking, anti-bacterial and ultra-breathable Zensah Fabric®
The Zensah® Calf/Shin Sleeve is made from proprietary Zensah Fabric® which is
anti-bacterial, and moisture wicking. Most of the compression calf sleeves on
the market today are made from non-breathable neoprene or latex which can cause
the skin and muscles to overheat, and to 5% of users rashes and blistering.
Athletes who wear the Zensah® Calf Shin Sleeve will eliminate these risks while
wearing the most comfortable sleeve in the world.
"This will revolutionize what athletes, athletic trainers and sports therapists
use to enhance their performance." states Ryan Oliver Director of Marketing. "Zensah
seeks to relieve the pain and get athletes back to focus on their training. The
Zensah calf sleeve is the first dual action sleeve, and we expect this to be the
product of choice for runner's, basketball players and any other athlete.
About Zensah® Performance Apparel
Zensah® Performance Apparel, based in Miami, Florida is the originator of
seamless compression shorts, compression shirts, and is dedicated to developing
and marketing sports apparel for runners, cyclists, and all other athletes which
like to sweat. The company has developed proprietary technology which provides
exceptional comfort and moisture wicking traits for the hard core athlete.
Zensah recently developed a recovery product that has been grabbing the
attention of so many athletes around the nation. It's the
Calf/Shin Splint Recovery Sleeve. Used to increase blood flow to the lower legs in
order to allow for faster recovery and increased energy. Our sleeve has been
such a big hit around the country, being used by a wide variety of people
from elite athlete such as professional triathlete Chris Lieto as well as
the weekend warrior. The sleeve was developed with athletic trainers to also
include a taping method that is commonly used to aid with shin splints.
Since Zensah is best known for the soft, seamless feel of the fabric, you
will find this same comfy feel encapsulated in the simple and versatile
sleeve. Its also great for fatigued leg muscles, DVT, varicose veins, etc.
It is truly phenomenal in comfort and effectiveness.
The Technology:
The sleeve extends from the ankle to below the knee
Graduated levels of compression start at the ankles with the
heaviest amount of compression and lessen towards the top.
Forces the blood flow back into the calf alleviating lactic acid
accumulation
Eliminates muscle exhaustion from restricted blood flow
Allows oxygen to circulate
Self-care
If you have shin splints, try the R.I.C.E. method for self-care — rest, ice,
compression, elevation.
- Rest. Avoid activities that cause
pain, swelling or discomfort. But don't avoid all physical activity. Instead,
give yourself relative rest. That means reducing the duration and frequency of
your high-impact athletic activities. Just how far you cut back depends on the
severity of your pain. For a while, you may need to switch to low-impact
exercises, such as swimming, bicycling or water running. If your shin pain is
severe and causes you to limp, you may need to use crutches until you can walk
normally without pain. When you resume your activities, ease back into them.
If you don't, your symptoms may return.
- Ice. For at least several days after
injury and as long as there is any swelling, apply an ice pack to the painful
area for 15 minutes several times a day. Cold reduces pain, swelling and
inflammation in injured muscles, joints and connective tissues.
- Compression. Compress the area with a
compression sleeve to help control swelling and improve
symptoms. A compression sleeve is especially helpful if sore muscles are the
main cause of your pain. If you use an elastic bandage, don't wrap it too
tightly or you may hinder circulation. Begin wrapping at the end farthest from
your heart. Loosen the wrap if the pain increases, the area becomes numb or
swelling is occurring below the wrapped area.
- Elevation. To reduce swelling,
elevate the injured area above the level of your heart, especially at night.
Gravity helps reduce swelling by draining excess fluid.
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