The Science behind Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
Optimal performance is based on not only your ability to perform but your ability to train at your maximal potential each day. Therefore we need to look for ways which allow this to be achieved, compression boots also known as intermittent pneumatic compression gives you that extra few percent which allows you to perform day in, day out.
But what does it do?
- Decreases muscle fatigue after acute exercise
- Can be used as a treatment to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness therefore reducing recovery time
- Increases functional range of motion
- Reduces pain sensitivity along with perceptions of fatigue and soreness
- Improves Circulation
- Helps to improve metabolic waste disposal and lactic acid build up
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression in your Life
Throughout the countless research that has been conducted along with the trends of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression there seems to be copious benefits for a wide range of people. Obviously there is significant benefit and is commonly studied in lower body dominant sports. Compression therapy has been used by athletes in a range of sports including anything from running and cycling to Crossfit and Olympic weightlifting along with all types of field based team sports such as soccer, hockey and rugby. More so there is strong evidence for the use compression between numerous bouts of exercise within short periods of time. This includes events like multi-stage endurance races, Crossfit competitons, Rugby 7s carnivals and much more.
More recently have we identified the use of Accelerate Recovery Compression Boots highly effective for careers that require high volumes of time spent on their feet. This being mainly professions such as nursing (of whom can spend up to 16 hours on their feet at once!), numerous tradespeople and even retail workers. While recovering from a day at work might not seem that important it can be crucial for roles where you need to be focused for extended periods of time, and thinking about how sore and fatigued you are isn't going to help this!
Enough of the nitty gritty now go try it for yourself!
"Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you"
Arnold Palmer