Hyperice Normatec 3 - Recovery System with Patented Dynamic Compression Massage Technology (Normatec 3 Legs)

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One 2018 study found that the daily use of recovery boots could reduce muscle swelling and improve recovery time, while another found that they increased blood flow to the limbs. The USP of compression boots is that they provide active recovery, without actually having to be active. That means you can reap the advantages of active recovery while working at your desk, watching TV at home or even just scrolling through your social media. In general, if you're looking to speed up your recovery after a workout or alleviate discomfort and swelling in your legs and feet, compression boots may be worth trying. The compression boots work to essentially give the leg muscles a massage using high pressure. This notion relaxes the muscles, allowing for an enhanced range of motion and increased flexibility. Who wouldn’t want a leg massage at home on demand? My only complaint was the battery life, which seemed slightly less than the promised three-hour runtime. Most of my sessions fall into the 20- to 25-minute range, and I found that I could only do three sessions before needing to charge the Normatec Go. It wasn’t a dealbreaker, but it was frustrating, especially because the device will stop working mid-session when it enters low battery mode. Is the Normatec Go worth it?

I’m not going to lie, my first experience with the Normatec Go felt weird. It’s a lot like wearing one of those automated blood pressure cuffs — except it’s wrapped around your calves — and it was definitely an interesting sensation at first. I started my first session at the recommended 15-minute duration and an intensity level of two, which I gradually increased to a four, and sat on the couch while the machine got started. I can see this device being an amazing addition to a serious athlete’s recovery routine. Again, even if more studies are needed to determine whether these kinds of devices help you recover faster, the massage itself was a delightful way to wind down after a tough workout.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:

As the compression boots increase in pressure, this squeezes your leg. This pressure helps push your blood up through your veins to your heart at an increased rate. Upon release of this pressure blood, full of oxygen, flushes the muscle to aid repair. It is like having an additional pump, to your heart, but in the area of compressionThere’s seven pressure settings and you can cycle between them mid-session, so if you’re finding the pressure too intense, just power down with the touch of a button. I found even the mid-range pressure (130 mmHg) pretty powerful, so would recommend starting on a lower pressure until you get used to the sensation. Babadagi-Hardt Z, et al. (2014). Wound management with compression therapy and topical hemoglobin solution in a patient with Budd-Chiari syndrome. Stedge H, et al. (2021). The effects of intermittent pneumatic compression on the reduction of exercise-induced muscle damage in endurance athletes: A critically appraised topic. Injury rehabilitation: If you're recovering from an injury, Normatec compression boots can be used to help reduce swelling and inflammation in the affected area. They can also improve circulation and promote healing. The leg sleeves are placed on and zipped up, with an attached unit. This unit then pumps air into the leg sleeve at your chosen pressure. This creates an intermittent squeezing sensation around your legs. The pressure moves between each chamber of the leg sleeve in a number of sequences (different brands of compression boot, has a different number of chambers, see below). The amount of time you spend in your recovery boots is completely up to you, we would recommend between 15-30 minutes. Furthermore, there are a number of different brands to choose from (see below), each having their own patented technology to ensure you have the best recovery experience.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/dvt-prevention-intermittent-pneumatic-compression-devices As an avid soccer player, I've tried various recovery methods, but the Hyperice NormaTec 3 system has truly taken my post-soccer recovery to the next level. Here's why I find it simply amazing: PERIPHERAL CONDUIT AND RESISTANCE ARTERY FUNCTION ARE IMPROVED FOLLOWING PERISTALTIC PULSE COMPRESSION. For example, one review published in the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation in 2021 , which only included three studies on intermittent pneumatic compression in total, stated that this method was not an effective means of reducing exercise-induced muscle damage in endurance athletes. However, it did point out there is short-term relief, just not continued relief. And another study published in the International Journal of Exercise Science in 2020 , involving just 10 distance runners, said this form of compression yielded no substantial benefits.There are a number of benefits to compression boots that have been proven to work well, from muscle recovery to reducing inflammation, from increasing blood flow to reducing the feeling of DOMS. Compression therapy is a highly researched recovery tool that has proven benefits (Sands et al., 2015; Martin et al., 2015; Kephart et al., 2015 ). The study found that the use of compression boots post race provided immediate subjective benefits, including a reduction in pain and muscle fatigue after just one 20-minute session. However, there was no functional benefit post race when participants did a 400m max-effort run in the days after. You can control the compression directly on the device or via a mobile app. Credit: RJ Andersen / Mashable What I loved about the Normatec Go