NormaTec Compression Therapy | Sydney
BENEFITS OF THE NORMATEC SYSTEM
HOW IT WORKS
NormaTec Recovery Systems are the leading products in rapid recovery— they give athletes their competitive edge. Recovery is a critical part of an elite athlete's weekly schedule, and NormaTec systems provide an accessible, affordable and effective way to ensure every athlete is game-ready.
The NormaTec PULSE Recovery Systems are dynamic compression devices designed for recovery and rehab. All the systems use NormaTec's patented PULSE technology to help athletes recover faster between training and after performance.
The system includes a control unit and attachments which go on the legs and/or hips. The unit uses compressed air to massage your limbs, mobilize fluid, and speed recovery with their patented NormaTec Pulse Massage Pattern. When you first turn on the system, you will first experience a pre-inflate cycle, during which the connected attachments are moulded to your exact body shape. The session will then begin by compressing distally (away from the centre), towards the middle of the body. Similar to the kneading and stroking done during a massage, each segment of the attachment will first compress in a pulsing manner and then release. This will repeat for each segment of the attachment as the compression pattern works its way up your limb.
The result? Fresh legs that are well recovered and ready for their next training bout.
Created by a physician bioengineer (MD, PhD) to enhance blood flow and speed recovery, NormaTec Pulse Massage Pattern employs three key techniques to maximize your recovery:
PULSING:Â Instead of using static compression (squeezing) to transport fluid out of the limbs, Sequential Pulse Technology uses dynamic compression (pulsing). Our patented pulsing action more effectively mimics the muscle pump of the legs and arms, greatly enhancing the movement of fluid and metabolites out of the limbs after an intense workout.Â
GRADIENTS:Â Veins and lymphatic vessels have one-way valves that prevent fluid backflow. Similarly, NormaTec Pulse Technology uses hold pressures to keep fluids from being forced in the wrong direction. Because of this enhancement, instead of tapering pressure off, the PULSE and PULSE PRO can deliver maximum pressure in every zone.Â
DISTAL RELEASE: Because extended static pressure can be detrimental to the body’s normal circulatory flow, Sequential Pulse Technology releases the hold pressures once they are no longer needed to prevent backflow. By releasing the hold pressure in each zone as soon as possible, each portion of the limb gains maximal rest time without a significant pause between compression cycles.