Faster Recovery in Stowe: How Normatec Compression Boots Boost Performance & Physical Therapy
Maximize Your Recovery
You just did it! You’ve been working hard and you finally beat your fastest time to the top of Mansfield, got that new PR with your deadlift, or crushed your time on your daily run and you’re on ‘the high’ of pushing your body to it’s limits and enjoying the rush of endorphins. You tell your buddies how pumped you are for your win, and they want to join and do it with you!
Two days later, you set out for the same goal, still feeling a few inches taller knowing what you’re capable of. You get into the work, and quickly recognize, today is NOT the day. Your legs are trashed! You’re stubbing your toes on imaginary curbs, your warm-up feels like the final push, and it hits you; you’ve celebrated for 48 hours, but forgot to focus on your recovery!! A mistake you’ll never make again after hearing just how sitting back and relaxing for a half hour can make a world of difference, using our sweet new Normatec compression boots!
What Are Normatec Compression Boots?
Normatec boots, which actually span the entirety of your leg from toes to hip joint, are wearable compression devices that use pneumatic air compression technology to apply dynamic pressure to the legs. They use fancy-pants technology that mimic the body’s natural circulatory rhythms, promoting faster healing of damaged tissues. The boots are comprised of 5 sections, (roughly the foot, calf, knee, lower thigh, upper thigh) and by sequentially inflating and deflating different chambers in the boots, they create a massage-like effect that enhances blood flow and aids in muscle recovery. These things feel AMAZING!! But aside from the comfort, other key benefits of using Normatec compression boots include:
Enhanced Circulation – The boots improve venous return, helping to deliver oxygen-rich blood to fatigued muscles while flushing out metabolic waste.
Reduced Muscle Soreness – By decreasing lactic acid buildup, the boots alleviate post-workout muscle stiffness and soreness.
Decreased Inflammation – The compression helps to reduce swelling, making them beneficial for injury recovery and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Faster Recovery – Regular use can shorten recovery times after intense training, competitions, or physical therapy sessions.
Injury Prevention – Improved circulation and muscle relaxation contribute to a lower risk of overuse injuries.
Reap the benefits of your hard work!
Whether you’re pushing hard in your next physical therapy session, or just having a fun day of pushing heavy spring snow with a long stick or two on your feet, join us at Summit Physical Therapy and Performance and try our Normatec compression boots to reap the benefits of your hard work, faster and more comfortably.