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This treatment uses pressurized compartments to compress the targeted area, helping to mobilize fluids
and speed up the body’s natural process of filtering out lactic acid, metabolites, and other debris that can build up after exercise.

Normatec Systems

NormaTec Compression is an innovative technology designed to enhance recovery and circulation. Utilized by athletes, patients, and wellness enthusiasts, it employs dynamic air compression to massage limbs, aiding in the removal of metabolic waste and increasing blood flow.

The system consists of inflatable sleeves that rhythmically inflate and deflate, simulating the natural muscle pump. This helps reduce soreness, swelling, and fatigue post-activity or surgery. NormaTec Compression is valued for its potential to expedite recovery processes and improve overall well-being. Its application spans sports therapy, medical rehabilitation, and general relaxation, making it a versatile tool for promoting physical recovery.

Recovery Systems

New Zealander Mike Lyons, endurance athlete and coach, established the company over 8 years ago to produce products for athletic and medical recovery.

Both offer compression treatment for the arms, hips, and legs and it is safe and easy to use. You have control over the intensity of the massage/compression and can adjust it to your liking using the control device. If at any point you feel uncomfortable, you can simply turn off the power and remove the equipment.

The Benefits

Pneumatic Recovery systems are designed to externally compress the limbs in a way that mimics normal physiology using a sophisticated pulsing, gradient, and distal release compression pattern for the most effective recovery tool.

This type of compression helps with:

improved blood flow and accelerated muscle recovery
reduced swelling and inflammation
increasing flexibility and range of motion
removing exercise-related waste including lactic acid.

Pneumatic compression therapy can help treat many conditions including:

Arthritis
Tendonitis
Muscle spasms and soreness
Shin Splints
Carpal tunnel syndrome

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why use Compression Boots?

Intermittent, dynamic pneumatic compression is a proven way of improving blood circulation and driving higher volumes of healthy, filtered, and oxygen-rich blood to your muscles as they rebuild. This is what significantly reduces the time it takes you to recover and get back to training.
Research also reveals additional benefits of dynamic compression e.g., mitigates stiffness, increases range of motion, helps prevent delayed onset muscle soreness, reduces swelling and inflammation, facilitates greater protein absorption, and, over time, enhances muscle performance and longevity.

What Treatments are available?

Leg Attachments for:
Feet, ankles, calves, knees, hamstrings and quads.
Arm Attachments for:
Hands/wrists, biceps, triceps, rotator cuffs, lats, and base of neck.
Hip Attachment for:
Quads, hamstrings, IT Bands, glutes, and lower back.

What should I wear when using compression treatment?

Comfortable yet tight-fitting clothes are best. If your clothes are too loose, as the device compresses, the fabric can bunch and be uncomfortable. Clean socks are also recommended when using the compression boots.

When is Ideal Time to Use It?

Pre intensive workout/training – use the treatment for 15-20mins before a decent length training session to improve your circulation and ensure your blood is highly oxygenated.
Post workout – Ideal to use as a 30-minute recovery session right after your workout, race, or event, especially after a long or arduous one.
Anytime – you can also use compression therapy after a long tiring day, anytime your arms, legs or lower torso are feeling sore, or whenever you feel you need to reboot!

Can I use them in conjunction with my floats?

Yes, you can. For the Ultimate Detox and Recovery Experience, try:
1.        Using Pneumatic Compression first to stimulate your lymphatic system
2.        Follow with a detoxifying Pre-Float Infrared Sauna session
3.        Then Float your way weightlessly into deep relaxation and recovery

Who should Use Pneumatic Compression?

Compression therapy is excellent for the professional athlete, the weekend warrior, gym users, as well as for those who simply spend a lot of time standing or sitting. Those who suffer from lower extremity pain or who want to improve their immune system can also benefit from compression therapy. Pneumatic compression treatments are designed to optimise your recovery. As an added incentive, compression therapy is a great way to relax and pamper your body after a hard day at work, a long day of travel, or a grueling workout.

Pneumatic compression therapy can help treat many conditions including:

1.        Arthritis
2.        Tendonitis
3.        Muscle spasms and soreness
4.        Shin Splints
5.        Carpal tunnel syndrome

Who should NOT use Pneumatic Compression??

Compression is a seriously useful tool for recovery, but it’s not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Compression therapy is not a good answer for all people, and should be avoided if you have any of the following conditions:
1.        Acute pulmonary oedema
2.        Acute thrombophlebitis
3.        Acute congestive cardiac failure
4.        Acute infections
5.        Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
6.        Episodes of pulmonary embolism
7.        Wounds, lesions, infection, or tumors at or near the site of application
8.        Where increased venous and lymphatic return is undesirable
9.        Bone fractures or dislocations at or near the site of application
Also, people with the following medical conditions should not use any compression device without the direction of a medical professional:
1.        Cellulitis
2.        Leg Ulcers or wounds that aren’t healing
3.        Neuropathy or lack of sensation
4.        Peripheral arterial disease
5.        Fragile, easily damaged or thin skin
6.        History of organ failure

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Floatation

Enter a deep state of relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety through floating in our specially designed pods or pool.

Pneumatic Compression

Intermittent pneumatic compression to increase circulation, reduce swelling and remove lactic acid in the limbs

Cold Compression

To accelerate recovery from injuries and joint surgery. Combines hot and cold with gentle compression, reducing pain and increasing blood flow to injured joint.

Infrared Sauna

Infrared heaters to heat the body directly, rather than heating the air around the body, providing a deeper, more detoxifying sweat

Oxygen Bar

High concentration oxygen treatment with our Oxypoint Oxygen Bar to improve the oxygenation of the body and help in the healing process.

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KNOW MORE ABOUT

Pneumatic Compression

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Pneumatic Compression Recovery Treatment

Normatec Systems

Recovery Systems

The Benefits

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Pneumatic Compression

Cold Compression

Infrared Sauna

Oxygen Bar

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