CAPE Bionics have revolutionised sports compression by providing custom fit medical grade compression. CAPE garments are sized to each individual based on …
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CAPE are more than just another compression brand. CAPE garments are medical grade compression garments custom fitted to each individual based on …
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Compression garments work but only if they fit perfectly and apply the correct compression regime. Research has shown that off the shelf …
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Research has shown that custom fit compression results in faster recovery than standard sized (off the shelf) compression garments (Brown et al., …
Compression works, but only if garments fit correctly and apply optimal compression regimes. Introducing custom fit compression, the new world of medical …
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Research into the effectiveness of compression garments has focused largely on the impact on athlete recovery. Both objective and subjective markers have …
Compression garments have been used by team sport athletes for many years to improve recovery and enhance performance. We take a look …
CAPE started in space. The algorithms and theory of compression, and the importance of custom-fit, was derived through work of our founder …
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Ever wondered why your compression garments aren’t working? Standard sized (off the shelf) compression garments are proven to provide variable compression and …
For compression garments to be effective, the compression regime must be accurate. Standard sized (off the shelf) compression garments have generic sizes …
You may think all compression garments are the same, however there are significant differences between standard sized sports compression garments and custom …
In the compression world, accuracy matters. CAPE garments are sized to each individual based on a unique 3D scanning process and our patented …
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3D scanning allows us to produce highly accurate and beneficial custom-fit compression garments. Scanning is much faster than traditional measuring tapes, it takes …
CAPE now offers you more garments! Introducing the new CAPE custom-fit Therapy range, with specific garments for rehabilitation, joint stability, exercise recovery …
With the start of the new year, it’s time to rethink compression. Until recently athletes could only choose retail compression, which …
Compression garments have been shown to improve athlete recovery, but what about injury prevention? We take a look into some of the …
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Dr Ian McKeown, Vice President of Athlete Performance and Wellness, at the Philadelphia Flyers, always wants to make sure his players feel …
CAPE Bionics have revolutionised athletic compression wear by using scientific principles from the design of spacesuits to produce the most advanced compression …
We are pleased to welcome Sam Feldman to the CAPE team as our US Business Development Manager. Sam is a Certified Strength …
We are pleased to welcome Samuel Lewis as a PhD Scholar working in collaboration with CAPE, Queensland University of Technology and the …
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Many devices and modalities are used by athletes to facilitate recovery, however nothing provides greater value for money than custom fit compression. …
For many years athletes have been using ice baths (cold water immersion) to enhance recovery. Ice is also commonly used in the …
The use of compression garments originated in the medical industry as a means to treat conditions such as burns, deep vein thrombosis, …
Our Sports Physiologist Dr Annette Eastwood recently travelled to Hawaii to compete in the Ironman World Championships. We caught up with Annette …
Commercially available compression garments (off the shelf garments) are sized to an athlete based on measures of height and weight. By looking …
CAPE founder and CEO Dr James Waldie has spent over 18 years researching compression. His initial research with NASA involved developing compression …
CAPE produces a special sleeved garment, individually-sized from 3D athlete scans, to impose a unique and optimum pressure for either performance, recovery, …
Custom fit compression is a new world of compression for elite athletes. Sized specifically to each individual to ensure accurate fit and …
The effects of compression garments on performance and recovery have been widely researched over many years. So, what is the current research …
Compression garments have been widely used by soccer players for many years. We take a look into the demands of the game, …
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Compression garments have been worn by runners for many years but what does the research say about compression garments for running performance …
Introducing Tom Swalm – Director of Business Development Tell us about yourself and your background in the sports / medical field. I …
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CAPE Physiologist Dr Annette Eastwood caught up with Shane O’Riordan to discuss his research in compression. Shane who is originally from Ireland, …
With the Paralympic Games underway, we look at the research into the benefits of compression garments for Para athletes and discuss the …
Wearing a compression garment is a bit like getting a localised, encapsulating hug from an item of clothing! But how tight should …
Wearing a compression garment is a bit like getting a localised, encapsulating hug from an item of clothing! But how tight should …
With the Tokyo Olympics underway, it’s an ideal time to look at how Olympic athletes can benefit from compression garments. Compression garments …
Our Sports Physiologist Dr Annette Eastwood has worked with hundreds of elite and Olympic athletes, but she is also an ultra endurance …
Compression garments have been used widely by elite and recreational athletes for many years. However, there are a number of myths surrounding …
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Pictured Above – AFL Club Port Adelaide Team wearing CAPE Bionics Custom Compression calf sleeves. CAPE founder and CEO Dr James Waldie …
The use of compression garments originated in the medical industry as a means to treat conditions such as burns, deep vein thrombosis, …
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2020 has been a year like no other, particularly for elite sport. The 2020 AFL season has posed significant challenges for players …
The effects of compression garments on performance and recovery have been widely researched over many years. So, what is the current research …
Elite athletes are always looking for a competitive edge in terms of performance and recovery. Cape Bionics apply the scientific principles of …
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For many years athletes have been using ice baths (cold water immersion) to enhance recovery. Ice is also commonly used in the …
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Updated: Aug 24, 2020 Compression garments are used widely by elite and recreational athletes to improve performance and facilitate recovery, but what is …
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Despite being widely used by athletes at all levels, there is still considerable debate about how compression physiologically impacts the body, and …
CAPE produces a special sleeve, individually-sized from 3D athlete scans, to impose a unique and optimum pressure for either performance, recovery, or …
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