Study Design Case-control study; ecological study. Objectives To examine the efficacy of
wearing compression stockings to prevent muscle damage and to maintain running
performance during a marathon competition. Background Exercise-induced muscle damage
has been identified as one of the main causes of the progressive decrease in running and
muscular performance found during marathon races. Methods Thirty-four experienced
runners were pair-matched for age, anthropometric data, and best race time in the marathon …

Study Design Case-control study; ecological study. Objectives To examine the efficacy of
wearing compression stockings to prevent muscle damage and to maintain running
performance during a marathon competition. Background Exercise-induced muscle damage
has been identified as one of the main causes for the progressive decrease in running and
muscular performance found during marathon races. Methods Thirty-four experienced
runners were pair-matched for age, anthropometric data and best race time in the marathon …