For many years athletes have been using ice baths (cold water immersion) to enhance recovery. Ice is also commonly used in the treatment of acute sporting injuries. However recent research has questioned the use of ice for recovery purposes and injury management. So could this be the end of the
The use of compression garments originated in the medical industry as a means to treat conditions such as burns, deep vein thrombosis, lymphedema, and venous insufficiency. Compression garments have been shown to improve circulation, increase venous return and reduce oedema. More recently the physiological impact of compression garments have been
Our Sports Physiologist Dr Annette Eastwood recently travelled to Hawaii to compete in the Ironman World Championships. We caught up with Annette to see how CAPE custom fit compression assisted with her travel and recovery. Travel The flight to Hawaii was almost 10 hours during which time I used the
Commercially available compression garments (off the shelf garments) are sized to an athlete based on measures of height and weight. By looking at the research into the pressure exerted by these garments, it’s clear why some athletes may not be receiving any benefit from commercially available compression garments and why
CAPE founder and CEO Dr James Waldie has spent over 18 years researching compression. His initial research with NASA involved developing compression suits for astronauts travelling to space! Using the scientific principles from his early research, Dr Waldie has bought space science back down to earth, creating the most scientific
CAPE produces a special sleeved garment, individually-sized from 3D athlete scans, to impose a unique and optimum pressure for either performance, recovery, rehab or travel benefit. Proprietary compression regimes and wearing protocols have been developed in conjunction with leading sports scientists, and the compression accuracy and physiological benefit proven through
Custom fit compression is a new world of compression for elite athletes. Sized specifically to each individual to ensure accurate fit and optimum compression regimes every time. We take a closer look at an independent study comparing the effects of custom fit v commercial (off the shelf) compression garments on
The effects of compression garments on performance and recovery have been widely researched over many years. So, what is the current research telling us about the effectiveness of sports compression garments, and what is the future of athletic compression wear? Recovery Research has shown that compression garments worn during
Compression garments have been widely used by soccer players for many years. We take a look into the demands of the game, competition schedules and how compression garments can assist soccer players with performance, recovery, and busy travel schedules. Demands of professional soccer The physiological demands of a professional soccer
Whilst you might think astronauts and elite athletes are a world apart, they do have one thing in common. Both can benefit from wearing compression garments! CAPE Bionics have revolutionised athletic compression wear by using scientific principles from the design of spacesuits to produce the most advanced compression garments both
