Created by a physician bioengineer (MD, PhD) to enhance blood flow and speed recovery, NormaTec Pulse Massage Pattern employs three key techniques to maximize your recovery: After a workout, Madia recommends spending 30 to 35 minutes in the boots. “That tends to be the sweet spot in terms of clearing out what you need to clear out,” he says. So throw on your favorite TV show and relax.

Jen Bozon, deputy digital ed: Although these were the first compression boots I’ve tried, I’ve been seriously impressed by them – and they’ve certainly convinced me of the benefits of using compression boots to speed up recovery.Heapy A, et al. (2018). A randomized controlled trial of manual therapy and pneumatic compression for recovery from prolonged running - an extended study. https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2020/03/05/1995901/0/en/Hyperice-Inc-Acquires-NormaTec.html

Diabetes is a common cause of leg ulcers, which are open sores or wounds on the legs. Leg ulcers also associated with varicose veins and poor blood circulation. https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2016.6455?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed We wanted to know if Normatec was legit, so we got in touch with Hyperice about testing it for real. They sent us the Normatec 2.0 Leg Recovery System, so we took it for a spin. A 2015 review of 24 randomized controlled studies found that there were benefits during recovery after exercise when people wore compression garments during the exercise.

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levels of compression and our patented Pulse technology deliver precise treatment to 5 overlapping zones with ZoneBoost by using biomimicry to replicate the natural muscle pumps and one way valves of the legs. Trust us, your legs will thank you. Decreased soreness, improved recovery time and overall relaxation are just some of the touted benefits of compression boots. But while there’s a fair bit of research into the benefits of pneumatic compression for people suffering from lumpedema or deep vein thrombosis, when it comes to the benefits for athletes, it’s a largely under researched area.

Compression boots are not dangerous when used correctly. It is important to read the user manual in detail. For some, it’s not suitable to use compression. If you have any of the following, we would advise that you stay away from compression therapy completely (or at least, consult a doctor before you do): https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa1816150?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmedHyperice. (2020). Hyperice Inc. acquires NormaTec: Two category leaders join forces to deliver world-class performance and wellness solutions [Press release]. Babadagi-Hardt Z, et al. (2014). Wound management with compression therapy and topical hemoglobin solution in a patient with Budd-Chiari syndrome. Compression boots are for everyone , not just for athletes. Although used by many elite athletes, recovery is important for everyone with an active lifestyle to help the body recover and allow your muscles time to repair and replenish. The advantages to the use of compression therapy are also beneficial for a number of medical conditions such as lymphedema. Individually, people require different amounts of pressure. If you are suffering from certain underlying health conditions (varicose veins, lymphedema etc), then you aren’t ever likely to exceed 50-60mmHg of pressure - based on advice from medical professionals. Athletes however, are more likely to sustain pressures of 100mmHg - 150mmHg for prolonged periods of time. Before you buy compression boots, always make sure that they can provide the compression that is tailored to your needs !