Compression Therapy
Using compression garments or devices to enhance recovery.
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Compression therapy uses tight garments or pneumatic devices to apply pressure to limbs, theoretically improving blood flow and reducing swelling. Compression garments worn during/after exercise may modestly reduce soreness. Intermittent pneumatic compression (like Normatec) is popular among athletes.
Examples
- Compression tights or sleeves
- Normatec recovery boots
- Worn during or after training
Stretching and mobility exercises
Put this into practice with exercises from the library.
Common questions
What is Compression Therapy?
Using compression garments or devices to enhance recovery. Compression therapy uses tight garments or pneumatic devices to apply pressure to limbs, theoretically improving blood flow and reducing swelling.
What exercises train the Compression Therapy?
Good options include Lying Bent Leg Groin, Lying Crossover, Lying Glute, Lying Hamstring, Lying Prone Quadriceps. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Compression Therapy?
Compression tights or sleeves; Normatec recovery boots; Worn during or after training.
Put it into practice
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