Effects of wearing Incrediwear leg sleeves on injury

Effects of wearing Incrediwear leg sleeves on injury

Every season Major League Soccer (MLS) players are injured, resulting in time-loss. Strains and sprains accounted for 37% and 19%, respectively, of all injuries during two competitive seasons.

92% of muscle injuries among MLS players occurred in the lower extremities.

To enhance recovery, professional athletes wear Incrediwear recovery sleeves.

PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of wearing Incrediwear leg sleeves on injury time-loss for professional soccer players.

RESULTS:

  • 46% FASTER RECOVERY
  • DECREASE NUMBER OF INJURIES
  • DECREASE NUMBER OF GAMES MISSED
  • DECREASE IN AVERAGE OF DAYS MISSED

STUDY REFERENCE:

Effects of Incrediwear Recovery Wear on Time-Loss for Professional Soccer Players. Brian Stirling, SPT, CSCS, Jonathan Sum, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, Tyler Knight, MS, ATC, CSCS USC Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy.

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