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Why off-the-shelf sizing fails patients with venous insufficiency, oedema, and post-operative needs — and how 3D scanning closes the gap. Reviewed by clinicians.
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Compression therapy works. Decades of research show it can improve recovery, reduce swelling, support joints, improve venous return, ease post-exercise muscle soreness, and lower t…
Read article →The latest evidence in treating soft tissue injury For more than 40 years, RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has been the default fir…
Read article →Clients really benefit from using the best compression! Here are a few comments from those who have been prescribed CAPE. “The pressure feel…
Read article →Here are the results of our most recent clinic survey. Clinical Outcomes: average score 4.5/5 Clinics consistently reported excellent patien…
Read article →Your satisfaction – and that of the client – is vital, and our guarantee reflects this commitment. CAPE Bionics use 3D scanning, expert comp…
Read article →The best compression is the one your patient will actually wear. That’s why CAPE Bionics starts with fit. Our custom garments eliminate pres…
Read article →You’re a busy clinician, not a garment fitter.CAPE Bionics keeps things simple as it all happens seamlessly in our “CAPE Health” app. Our pr…
Read article →Have you seen compression garments sliding down by lunchtime? That’s garment migration and it’s a major cause of therapy failure, client fru…
Read article →Not all compression is created equal.For allied health professionals, “medical grade” compression means precise pressure, clinically appropr…
Read article →It is quick and easy to order custom-fit garments with the CAPE Health app. CAPE appreciates your business and your time, so we are proud to…
Read article →NO is the short answer with CAPE Bionics. Our TGA listed garments are similar in price to premium off-the-shelf, which is incredible. Becaus…
Read article →Evidence-based compression starts with the right fit. Studies show that custom-fit garments outperform standard sizing in both comfort and c…
Read article →CAPE Bionics was built with busy clinics in mind. From scan to order submission, our digital-first process is free, fast, intuitive, and sim…
Read article →One of the biggest challenges with compression therapy is getting your clients to wear it.CAPE Bionics solves this by delivering garments th…
Read article →Are your clients still using off-the-shelf compression garments? Compression in standard sizes is OK for fashion or athleisurewear, but in a…
Read article →CAPE Bionics brings NASA and elite sports tech to allied health and your clinic – for FREE! We have an easy-to-use scanning platform that cr…
Read article →We’re proud to partner with clinics across Australia who are raising the bar in compression therapy. Here’s why clinics are choosing CAPE: S…
Read article →CAPE Bionics have revolutionised sports compression by providing custom fit medical grade compression. CAPE garments are sized to each indiv…
Read article →Physiological and recovery demands of NBA competition The sport of basketball involves repeated bouts of high intensity exercise with explos…
Read article →CAPE are more than just another compression brand. CAPE garments are medical grade compression garments custom fitted to each individual bas…
Read article →Compression garments have been widely used by soccer players for many years. We take a look into the demands of the game, competition schedu…
Read article →Compression garments work but only if they fit perfectly and apply the correct compression regime. Research has shown that off the shelf com…
Read article →In our previous blogs we’ve introduced a new world of custom fit compression, highlighting differences between custom fit and standard sized…
Read article →Research has shown that custom fit compression results in faster recovery than standard sized (off the shelf) compression garments (Brown et…
Read article →Compression works, but only if garments fit correctly and apply optimal compression regimes. Introducing custom fit compression, the new wor…
Read article →Inflatable compression boots and arm sleeves have become a popular tool amongst athletes for improving recovery but what does the science te…
Read article →Research into the effectiveness of compression garments has focused largely on the impact on athlete recovery. Both objective and subjective…
Read article →Compression garments have been used by team sport athletes for many years to improve recovery and enhance performance. We take a look into t…
Read article →CAPE started in space. The algorithms and theory of compression, and the importance of custom-fit, was derived through work of our founder a…
Read article →Multi-day sports events, whether it’s an intense multi-stage cycling race, cricket test match or major football tournament, demand effective…
Read article →We are pleased to welcome Jesse Holwell, our new lead software engineer. Jesse will be in charge of developing, deploying and maintaining ou…
Read article →Ever wondered why your compression garments aren’t working? Standard sized (off the shelf) compression garments are proven to provide variab…
Read article →For compression garments to be effective, the compression regime must be accurate. Standard sized (off the shelf) compression garments have…
Read article →You may think all compression garments are the same, however there are significant differences between standard sized sports compression gar…
Read article →In the compression world, accuracy matters. CAPE garments are sized to each individual based on a unique 3D scanning process and our patente…
Read article →Players may not fully recover between games in such congested seasons, and this may impact performance on the field. Players participating i…
Read article →Fixture congestion in team sports reduces time available for player recovery, increases injury risk and can affect player wellbeing. This ca…
Read article →Congratulations to Ruth Bunford on her progress presentation – well on her way to her PhD! Ruth is supervised by James Waldie and industry p…
Read article →Air travel can increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other circulatory problems due to prolonged periods of reduced mobility.…
Read article →3D scanning allows us to produce highly accurate and beneficial custom-fit compression garments. Scanning is much faster than traditional me…
Read article →CAPE now offers you more garments! Introducing the new CAPE custom-fit Therapy range, with specific garments for rehabilitation, joint stabi…
Read article →With the start of the new year, it’s time to rethink compression. Until recently athletes could only choose retail compression, which means…
Read article →Compression garments have been shown to improve athlete recovery, but what about injury prevention? We take a look into some of the latest r…
Read article →For the past decade, I have worked for Swim England, the National Governing Body for Aquatic sport in England. I was initially employed in t…
Read article →Dr Ian McKeown, Vice President of Athlete Performance and Wellness, at the Philadelphia Flyers, always wants to make sure his players feel m…
Read article →CAPE Bionics have revolutionised athletic compression wear by using scientific principles from the design of spacesuits to produce the most…
Read article →We are pleased to welcome Sam Feldman to the CAPE team as our US Business Development Manager. Sam is a Certified Strength and Conditioning…
Read article →We are pleased to welcome Samuel Lewis as a PhD Scholar working in collaboration with CAPE, Queensland University of Technology and the Quee…
Read article →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 compres…
Read article →Many devices and modalities are used by athletes to facilitate recovery, however nothing provides greater value for money than custom fit co…
Read article →For many years athletes have been using ice baths (cold water immersion) to enhance recovery. Ice is also commonly used in the treatment of…
Read article →The use of compression garments originated in the medical industry as a means to treat conditions such as burns, deep vein thrombosis, lymph…
Read article →Our Sports Physiologist Dr Annette Eastwood recently travelled to Hawaii to compete in the Ironman World Championships. We caught up with An…
Read article →Commercially available compression garments (off the shelf garments) are sized to an athlete based on measures of height and weight. By look…
Read article →CAPE founder and CEO Dr James Waldie has spent over 18 years researching compression. His initial research with NASA involved developing com…
Read article →CAPE produces a special sleeved garment, individually-sized from 3D athlete scans, to impose a unique and optimum pressure for either perfor…
Read article →Custom fit compression is a new world of compression for elite athletes. Sized specifically to each individual to ensure accurate fit and op…
Read article →The effects of compression garments on performance and recovery have been widely researched over many years. So, what is the current researc…
Read article →Compression garments have been widely used by soccer players for many years. We take a look into the demands of the game, competition schedu…
Read article →Whilst you might think astronauts and elite athletes are a world apart, they do have one thing in common. Both can benefit from wearing comp…
Read article →Compression garments have been worn by runners for many years but what does the research say about compression garments for running performa…
Read article →Introducing Tom Swalm – Director of Business Development Tell us about yourself and your background in the sports / medical field. I have be…
Read article →With the start of the AFL season just a few weeks away, we look into the benefits of CAPE custom fit compression for AFL players, and how pl…
Read article →With the start of the new year, it’s a good time to consider whether you are getting the most of out of your compression garments. Athletes…
Read article →CAPE Physiologist Dr Annette Eastwood caught up with Shane O’Riordan to discuss his research in compression. Shane who is originally from Ir…
Read article →With the Paralympic Games underway, we look at the research into the benefits of compression garments for Para athletes and discuss the adva…
Read article →Wearing a compression garment is a bit like getting a localised, encapsulating hug from an item of clothing! But how tight should that ‘hug’…
Read article →Pictured above: Andreas Mogensen in the SkinSuit. Image Credit: European Space Agency Wearing a compression garment is a bit like getting a…
Read article →With the Tokyo Olympics underway, it’s an ideal time to look at how Olympic athletes can benefit from compression garments. Compression garm…
Read article →Our Sports Physiologist Dr Annette Eastwood has worked with hundreds of elite and Olympic athletes, but she is also an ultra endurance triat…
Read article →Compression garments have been used widely by elite and recreational athletes for many years. However, there are a number of myths surroundi…
Read article →Introducing our very first Vlog about CAPE Bionics and the journey that we have been on to bring Elite Sports Athletes simply the best compr…
Read article →Pictured Above – AFL Club Port Adelaide Team wearing CAPE Bionics Custom Compression calf sleeves. CAPE founder and CEO Dr James Waldie has…
Read article →The use of compression garments originated in the medical industry as a means to treat conditions such as burns, deep vein thrombosis, lymph…
Read article →With the start of a new year and a new season approaching, many teams are looking at ways to optimise athlete performance and recovery. Rese…
Read article →2020 has been a year like no other, particularly for elite sport. The 2020 AFL season has posed significant challenges for players and coach…
Read article →The effects of compression garments on performance and recovery have been widely researched over many years. So, what is the current researc…
Read article →Elite athletes are always looking for a competitive edge in terms of performance and recovery. Cape Bionics apply the scientific principles…
Read article →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 f…
Read article →For many years athletes have been using ice baths (cold water immersion) to enhance recovery. Ice is also commonly used in the treatment of…
Read article →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 hi…
Read article →Sports Physiologist Dr. Annette Eastwood has an extensive background in elite sport having spent 15 years working in the elite sport system…
Read article →Body weight is directly associated with bone mineral density. A low body mass index (BMI) has been identified as an important risk factor fo…
Read article →Osteoporosis is a very serious condition of low bone mass or density, and affects 55% of the population over 50 in the United States. The gr…
Read article →Purpose of role Athletic trainers are where sports and medicine meet. Athletic trainers diagnose and treat injuries to bone and muscle under…
Read article →Updated: Aug 24, 2020 Compression garments are used widely by elite and recreational athletes to improve performance and facilitate recovery…
Read article →The fashion industry is looking ahead and transforming itself through technology. On Wednesday, March 4th at the Virgin Australia Melbourne…
Read article →The Australia and New Zealand Sports Technology Awards (ANZSTA) recognises and celebrates excellence in data, digital and technology across…
Read article →Despite being widely used by athletes at all levels, there is still considerable debate about how compression physiologically impacts the bo…
Read article →CAPE produces a special sleeve, individually-sized from 3D athlete scans, to impose a unique and optimum pressure for either performance, re…
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