A friend suggested yesterday that I try wearing compression sleeves on my legs. Totally unrelated to diving. I have not done so yet.
I did a minimal amount of Internet research on compression sleeves and everything I saw basically says that compression sleeves are useful because they promote faster circulation. That sounds like it would be a good thing for when someone is diving (particularly diving with mandatory decompression stops). Key word: SOUNDS.
I emailed DAN and asked if there are any risks or benefits to wearing compression sleeves under a wetsuit or drysuit. Their response was:
That seems to, one, be directly contradictory to the other information I found about what a compression sleeve does. And, two, be somewhat based on a presumption that I have been told by my doctor to wear compression sleeves and, thus, a presumption that I have a health/circulatory "condition" (none of which is the case).
Do any of y'all have any information on this subject that you can share?
(meanwhile, rest assured that I am NOT going to go diving with compression sleeves - this is just a hypothetical question at this point)
I did a minimal amount of Internet research on compression sleeves and everything I saw basically says that compression sleeves are useful because they promote faster circulation. That sounds like it would be a good thing for when someone is diving (particularly diving with mandatory decompression stops). Key word: SOUNDS.
I emailed DAN and asked if there are any risks or benefits to wearing compression sleeves under a wetsuit or drysuit. Their response was:
Generally speaking, apart from our normal thermal protection, wearing compression sleeves would not be recommended. These sleeves may inhibit circulation, which can affect our uptake and elimination of intent gas which may lead to an inert gas injury or illness. Often, the use of compression sleeves are used to treat circulatory conditions and these conditions may be incompatible with safe diving. We would recommend having a discussion with your Primary Care Physician regarding your overall health and fitness for diving.
That seems to, one, be directly contradictory to the other information I found about what a compression sleeve does. And, two, be somewhat based on a presumption that I have been told by my doctor to wear compression sleeves and, thus, a presumption that I have a health/circulatory "condition" (none of which is the case).
Do any of y'all have any information on this subject that you can share?
(meanwhile, rest assured that I am NOT going to go diving with compression sleeves - this is just a hypothetical question at this point)