Multi-day sports events, whether it’s an intense multi-stage cycling race, cricket test match or major football tournament, demand effective recovery strategies to achieve peak physical performance.
Unlike one-off races or competitions, the extended nature of these events can lead to cumulative fatigue. Optimising recovery between stages or days is therefore critical to maintaining high performance levels. One way that this can be achieved is through the use of compression therapy – and the research is compelling around its efficacy!
Compression therapy works by applying controlled pressure to a select part of the body. This pressure helps improve circulation, reduce swelling, and promote faster recovery; all of which are especially important for athletes participating in multi-day sports events.
Here at CAPE we specialise in providing athletes with high-quality prescription compression garments that are individually sized using cutting-edge scanning technology. We know that accurate garments, applying optimum pressure regimes, with specific wearing protocols = maximum benefits for elite athletes.
“In players wearing custom-fitted garments, recovery at 24 h was 9.4% and 5.9% greater than sham and standard compression garments, respectively, with 9.1% and 9.7% improvements at 48 h.” (Brown FCW, Hill JA, Pedlar CR, 2022).
Our compression garments are made from premium Italian fabrics and feature ultra-stretch seams, offering unrivalled levels of comfort. Athletes using CAPE are able to wear their calf-sleeves, arm sleeves, leg sleeves, or leggings for up to 8 hours post exercise, even while travelling or asleep!
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