La recherche médicale et scientifique indépendante a été le moyen de faire reconnaître et accepter Skins™ dans le sport d’élite.
Skins™ body-moulded, gradient compression tights and tops with BioAcceleration Technology™ combine sports and medical science, patented design and the best in smart fabric technology. Delivering improved blood flow and circulation, Skins™ are scientifically proven to enhance your power, endurance and recovery. Skins™ also work to maintain an optimal skin temperature without effecting core temperature, due to Skins™ wicking fabric that promotes evaporate cooling.
Skins™ are recommended and endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association as has also had studies published by the British Journal of Sports Medicine and Journal of Sport Science and Medicine. No other sports brand within this category can make these claims!
Institut de Recherche Skins™
Skins™ est engagé dans la recherche indépendante concernant les bienfaits des vêtements techniques et de compression à des fins thérapeutiques et pour l’amélioration des performances.
La mission de l’Institut de recherche Skins™ est de valider la revendication des bienfaits thérapeutiques de l’équipement de performances Skins™. Notre objectif est de promouvoir les bienfaits d’une compression graduée.
Contributeurs / Associés
Dr Nick Gill – Strength and Conditioning Coach, Waikato Chiefs
Melissa Hagan – Clinical Researcher
Dr Michael Trenell – Research Fellow, Woolcock Institute of Respiratory Research
Catherine Walsh – Research Scientist, Woolcock Institute of Respiratory Research
Jason McLaren – Director, Academy for Sports Biomechanics & Injury Prevention
Melinda Wosik – Clinical Trials Coordinator, Western Sydney Area Health
Faye Dongas – Sports Science Researcher, University of Health & Physical Activity
Tania Zuvela – Sports Scientist
Laurence Haugton – Researcher, University of Western Australia
Tyron Low – Sports Physiotherapist, Sydney
Dr Ben Dascombe – Senior Lecturer, University of Northern Queensland
Dr John Marx – Director, Pressure Medicine Institute
Published Papers and Reports
Les rapports de recherche ont démontré les avantages liés au fait de porter les produits Skins™:
Augmente le retour veineux
Réduit les douleurs musculaires après les exercices
Fait évacuer l'acide lactique plus rapidement
Augmente force et puissance
Améliore l'endurance
Améliore le contrôle de la température du corps
Diminue les oedèmes des jambes occasionnés par les voyages en avion
Quelques études spécifiques incluent:
Trenell M, Rooney K, Sue C & Thompson C (2006)
“Compression garments and recovery from eccentric exercise – A MRS study.”
Published in Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. (5) 106-114. This study showed significant improvement
in enzymes involved in muscle membrane restoration after only 1 hour wearing Skins™ after controlled muscle injury.
Gill N, Beaven C & Cook C (2006)
“Effectiveness of post-match recovery strategies in rugby players.”
Published in British Journal of Sports Science. This study showed similar reductions in one marker of muscle
damage (CPK) with all recovery strategies, including wearing Skins™, compared with no intervention.
Argos C (2005)
“Performance effects of wearing compression garments during exercise and recovery.”
This study found significant improvements in repeated sprint times at day 2 and 7; greater concentric and eccentric
strength; and lower post-exercise pain.
Dascombe B, Scanlan A, Osbourne M, Humphries B, Reaburn P (2006)
“The physiological and performance effects of lower-body compression garments in high-performance
cyclists.”
This study showed practical improvements in muscle oxygenation and power output at anaerobic threshold.
Wilangowski R (2004)
“Thermographic summary of high tech compression garments.”
This reports the thermographs showed clear differences between the surface temperatures when wearing
Skins™ of between 3 and 5 degrees at the working muscle.