Despite many occupations being as physical demanding as sport, recovery techniques are rarely applied in the occupational setting. Compression garments have been shown to facilitate recovery between two exercise sessions separated by 80 minutes (3). Consequently something as simple as wearing a compression garment during the lunch hour for a construction worker may facilitate muscular recovery such that muscular power, endurance and productivity is improved in the afternoon. Furthermore muscle damage is a natural consequence of high intensity activity and soreness and impaired function can persist for days. Research has shown compression garments to be superior to passive recovery at facilitating muscle repair in the days after high intensity exercise (5). Consequently compression garments worn in the hours after demanding physical work could facilitate a faster recovery such that occupational performance is not impaired for extended periods of time.