CAPE now offers you more garments! Introducing the new CAPE custom-fit Therapy range, with specific garments for rehabilitation, joint stability, exercise recovery and activity for different muscle groups. New programs of multiple garments and regimes have been developed for optimum Grade 2 and 3 rehabilitation, such as ACL surgery.
With the start of the new year, it’s time to rethink compression. Until recently athletes could only choose retail compression, which means that lots of different players are wearing the same size garments. This means the compression is all over the place, and the outcome is a guess. For
Compression garments have been shown to improve athlete recovery, but what about injury prevention? We take a look into some of the latest research on whether compression garments can play a role in reducing risk of injuries. What do athletes think about compression for injury? In a recent study investigating
For the past decade, I have worked for Swim England, the National Governing Body for Aquatic sport in England. I was initially employed in the talent development space and more latterly in coach development. Over the past few years, I held the role of Head of Coaching and led the
Dr Ian McKeown, Vice President of Athlete Performance and Wellness, at the Philadelphia Flyers, always wants to make sure his players feel more prepared than anyone else. “We’re covering all bases with them and this is a great tangible example of us giving each individual exactly what they need.” By
CAPE Bionics have revolutionised athletic compression wear by using scientific principles from the design of spacesuits to produce the most advanced compression garments both on and off the planet! The application of Space Science to Sports Science CAPE Bionics founder Dr James Waldie has spent over 20 years researching and
We are pleased to welcome Sam Feldman to the CAPE team as our US Business Development Manager. Sam is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and was a former Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Atlanta Braves. Let’s hear more about Sam. Tell us about your background I received my
We are pleased to welcome Samuel Lewis as a PhD Scholar working in collaboration with CAPE, Queensland University of Technology and the Queensland Academy of Sport. Tell us about your background I am originally born and raised in Canada where I completed my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Honours
With the start of the NRL season underway and the AFL season just days away, we look into how team sport athletes can use custom fit compression to get a competitive edge. The importance of custom fit compression Within a professional sports team, there are players of all different shapes
Many devices and modalities are used by athletes to facilitate recovery, however nothing provides greater value for money than custom fit compression. Here’s why: Research has shown that wearing custom fit compression garments results in faster recovery of lower body strength in rugby players following exercise induced muscle damage. When
