Introducing our very first Vlog about CAPE Bionics and the journey that we have been on to bring Elite Sports Athletes simply the best compression wear on this planet. Our CEO and Founder Dr. James Waldie and CAPE Bionics Physiologist Dr. Annette Eastwood discuss the history of our compression garments,
Pictured Above – AFL Club Port Adelaide Team wearing CAPE Bionics Custom Compression calf sleeves. 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 during space travel! More recently Dr Waldie has applied his
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
With the start of a new year and a new season approaching, many teams are looking at ways to optimise athlete performance and recovery. Research has shown that compression garments can have a beneficial effect on performance and optimise athlete recovery, however ensuring optimal fit is essential for achieving the
2020 has been a year like no other, particularly for elite sport. The 2020 AFL season has posed significant challenges for players and coaches, due to the change in match fixtures and the reduced recovery time between games. Enhancing player recovery has become more important than ever. Cape were able
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 compression garments, and what is the future of athletic compression wear? Recovery and Performance Research has shown that compression garments worn during
Elite athletes are always looking for a competitive edge in terms of performance and recovery. Cape Bionics apply the scientific principles of space suit design to athletic compression garments to ensure that athletes receive the most beneficial compression garments possible. So how exactly does space science apply to sports science?
In Part 1 of “The end of the ice age and start of the space age” we discussed the pro’s and cons of using ice baths / cold water immersion for athletic recovery, but what about sporting injuries? Ice is widely used in the treatment of sporting injuries on the
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
An AFL game is one of the most physically demanding team sports. In a typical game, players can cover over 12km of running, with numerous high intensity efforts, accelerations, decelerations, and collisions. Considering the high physiological load associated with the game, recovery is particularly important, especially in the immediate post
