Normatec Compression Therapy:

​NormaTec has a patented massage pattern that is believed to be the most effective way to mobilize fluid in and out of the limbs, which is what creates that “fresh legs” feeling after taking the boots off. For example, wearing a knee sleeve won't produce the same results that NormaTec's "pulsing, distal release, gradient" method will. That's because the knee sleeve simply squeezes your leg above and below your knee, forcing blood and fluid away. When you take the knee sleeve off, blood rushes back to the area, thus inducing the benefits. A NormaTec suit, on the other hand, squeezes your legs in intervals and by section -- starting at your feet, the suit inflates intermittently to mimic natural blood flow.

 

You can try NormaTec leggings at your local Colorado Springs cryotherapy center, along with gyms and chiropractic offices. A session in the boots can vary in time, you can start seeing benefits in as little as 20 to 30 minutes.

 

A session in the NormaTec boots will start with a “pre-inflate cycle”. During this cycle, the attachments will be molded to the limbs exact shape. Once this session is complete (less than 90 seconds), the compression will start in your foot. Similar to the effect of kneading in a massage, each segment will first compress in a “pulsing” manner and then release. This compression pattern process repeats all the way up the limb.

 

Lymphatic vessels and veins have one-way valves that prevent fluid backflow. Similarly, the NormaTec system uses hold pressures to keep the fluid from moving in the wrong direction. The NormaTec Pulse Massage Pattern pulses and releases the hold pressures to prevent fluid backflow, working in partnership with the body's natural circulatory flow. Each portion of the limb gets maximal rest time without needing a large pause between rest cycles.

 

During this session of active recovery, there is increased blood flow, which delivers nutrients to your muscles and removes waste like lactic acid. It is a favored method for passive recovery, aka doing nothing. All you have to do is set the session time and level of compression and then press play. The boots inflate and squeeze through a series of zones from your feet to your hips to enhance blood flow. There is also a zone boost, in case there are parts of your legs that need extra TLC.

 

Here are a few more benefits of using the compression therapy leggings:
 

• Decrease muscle recovery time: After intense training sessions, athletes and celebrities such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Usain Bolt, undertake normatec sessions and have reported that they feel refreshed and energetic afterward.

• Reduce muscle soreness: With intense use during training or working out, muscles stiffen and tend to be sore, causing an uncomfortable sensation all over the individual’s body. The pulsing feature ensures the muscle is gently massaged to get rid of the soreness.

• Muscle tension and inflammation are reduced: Gradient hold allows fluid flow in the body and in turn, flushes out any toxins that may have accumulated at the limb ends. This helps in avoiding water accumulation, inflammation, and swelling of muscles.

• Increase blood circulation and flow: Normatec pants allow the steady flow of blood using the distal release feature. This improves better and more efficient circulation. Improved blood flow accelerates injury recovery and recovery from vigorous training and exercise.

 

Normatec is mostly used by athletes who have intense training sessions and need to recover quicker. Secondly, it is also for all those who spend most of their day on their feet like doctors or construction workers. Lastly, all those who suffer from poor circulation and varicose veins would also benefit from compression therapy, as it ensures no fluid accumulates in the limbs. No matter which category you fall into, it’s time for you to book your appointment and start feeling better!

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Looking for some of our other services? Check them out here: 

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• Cryo-T Sculpting

• Infrared Light Sauna