Benefits of NormaTec Recovery Systems.

NormaTec Recovery Boots have been found to be very helpful in ensuring dynamic recovery, which in turn provides a competitive edge to all athletes that are training at all levels. It helps to improve blood circulation, flexibility and reduce tissue repair time. Wondering if NormaTec recovery systems might help you perform at your peak? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the latest tech from NormaTec.

What Is NormaTec Compression?

NormaTec compression boots were originally founded as a medical device. The technology was developed by a physician bioengineer with the goal to help improve blood flow and speed up the recovery progress.

Recent clinical research has proven treatment to increase circulation, reduce soreness and help athletes perform at their best.

What do NormaTec compression boots feel like?

Initially, the feeling is like a blood pressure cuff being inflated around your ankle. This feeling then subsides and the inflation slowly works up the legs.

Over the course of the session, the boots feel like a deep pressure massage over the leg. It’s not until you take the boots off that you experience the light weightless feeling through your legs.

How Does NormaTec Compression Work?

NormaTec uses a patent PULSE Massage Pattern which uses 3 techniques.

• Pulsing

• Distal release

• Gradients

Pulsing

Instead of squeezing the legs to transport fluid out, NormaTec uses a pulsing mechanism which mimics the naturally occuring muscle pump within our body.

Gradients

lymphatic vessels have one-way valves that prevent fluid backflow. The pulse technology uses hold pressures to keep everything flowing in the right direction and prevent backflow. This feature also enables maximum pressure in each zone over the legs.

Distal Release

Static pressure can have a negative effect to circulatory flow if it is maintained for too long. NormaTec uses 'Sequential Pulse Technology' which releases hold pressures once they are no longer needed to the backflow.

This ensures that each portion of the limb gains maximal rest time between compression cycles.

Want to try out some NormaTec compression boots in real life? Book a consultation at Portside Physiotherapy to try them for yourself.