Custom fit compression, the best value recovery device you can own.
Many devices and modalities are used by athletes to facilitate recovery, however nothing provides greater value for money than custom fit compression. Here’s why: Research has shown that wearing custom fit compression garments results in faster recovery of lower body strength in rugby players following exercise induced muscle damage. When custom fit compression garments were […]
Has the ice age finally ended? Is it time for the space age to lift off?
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 ice age? Use of […]
Compression Garments – Sports Grade Standard Fit V Medical Grade Custom Fit
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 used by athletes with the […]
Recovery and Travel compression for Ironman World Championship
Our Sports Physiologist Dr Annette Eastwood recently travelled to Hawaii to compete in the Ironman World Championships. We caught up with Annette to see how CAPE custom fit compression assisted with her travel and recovery. Travel The flight to Hawaii was almost 10 hours during which time I used the custom fit calf sleeves. I […]
Research Spotlight 2 – Pressure variability in commercial fit compression
Commercially available compression garments (off the shelf garments) are sized to an athlete based on measures of height and weight. By looking at the research into the pressure exerted by these garments, it’s clear why some athletes may not be receiving any benefit from commercially available compression garments and why custom fit would provide more […]
Why are custom fit compression garments so important for travel?
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 travelling to space! Using the scientific principles from his early research, Dr Waldie has bought space science back down to earth, creating the most scientific compression garments both on and […]
CAPE: Proven by astronauts, now available to elite athletes
CAPE produces a special sleeved garment, individually-sized from 3D athlete scans, to impose a unique and optimum pressure for either performance, recovery, rehab or travel benefit. Proprietary compression regimes and wearing protocols have been developed in conjunction with leading sports scientists, and the compression accuracy and physiological benefit proven through independent testing. CAPE is accredited […]
Research Spotlight – Custom Fit V Commercial Compression
Custom fit compression is a new world of compression for elite athletes. Sized specifically to each individual to ensure accurate fit and optimum compression regimes every time. We take a closer look at an independent study comparing the effects of custom fit v commercial (off the shelf) compression garments on recovery from muscle damage. […]
Compression garments for athlete performance and recovery. Current research and future directions.
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 sports compression garments, and what is the future of athletic compression wear? Recovery Research has shown that compression garments worn during recovery may assist recovery of […]
Compression garments for soccer performance and recovery
Compression garments have been widely used by soccer players for many years. We take a look into the demands of the game, competition schedules and how compression garments can assist soccer players with performance, recovery, and busy travel schedules. Demands of professional soccer The physiological demands of a professional soccer match are high. It has […]
Space Science and Sport Science. What do astronauts and elite athletes have in common?
Whilst you might think astronauts and elite athletes are a world apart, they do have one thing in common. Both can benefit from wearing compression garments! CAPE Bionics have revolutionised athletic compression wear by using scientific principles from the design of spacesuits to produce the most advanced compression garments both on and off the planet! […]
Compression garments for running, why is custom fit so important?
Compression garments have been worn by runners for many years but what does the research say about compression garments for running performance and recovery and why is custom fit so important? Benefits of compression for running Research has shown that compression garments can have a positive effect on markers of athletic performance and recovery. […]
Introducing Tom Swalm – CAPE Bionics Director of Business Development
Introducing Tom Swalm – Director of Business Development Tell us about yourself and your background in the sports / medical field. I have been a lifelong athlete and studied Exercise science and Health Promotion in college. I started a company in 2000 running a First Aid and CPR training agency and continued this company until […]
Why AFL teams choose CAPE Compression Garments
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 players have been using CAPE garments over the past few seasons. We also hear what AFL High Performance Managers and coaches have to say about CAPE compression. […]
New Year – Time to rethink compression!
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 have been using compression garments for many years to optimise recovery and performance. Until recently the only options available to athletes were commercially available, off the shelf garments, sized […]
Dr Annette Eastwood caught up with PhD Scholar Shane O’Riordan to discuss research in compression
CAPE Physiologist Dr Annette Eastwood caught up with Shane O’Riordan to discuss his research in compression. Shane who is originally from Ireland, has spent the last 3 years as a PhD Scholar at the Australian Institute of Sport / Victoria University, researching the benefits of compression for elite athletes. Prior to his PhD Scholarship at […]
The Benefits of Custom Fit Compression Garments for Paralympic Athletes
With the Paralympic Games underway, we look at the research into the benefits of compression garments for Para athletes and discuss the advantages of custom fit compression garments for these athletes. Compression garments are widely used by athletes as a way to improve performance and recovery and minimise the negative effects of travel. Extensive research […]
How Space-focussed and Terrestrial-focussed crossover with customised compression wear. Part 2.
Wearing a compression garment is a bit like getting a localised, encapsulating hug from an item of clothing! But how tight should that ‘hug’ be? Well, it turns out that pressure measurement underpins the science of solving that puzzle… Direct pressure measurement Direct pressure measurements typically involve placing some form of force or pressure sensor […]
How Space-focussed and Terrestrial-focussed crossover with customised compression wear. Part 1.
Wearing a compression garment is a bit like getting a localised, encapsulating hug from an item of clothing! But how tight should that ‘hug’ be? Well, it turns out that pressure measurement underpins the science of solving that puzzle… Pictured above: Andreas Mogensen in the SkinSuit. Image Credit: European Space Agency There are various end-uses […]
How can Olympic athletes benefit from compression garments?
With the Tokyo Olympics underway, it’s an ideal time to look at how Olympic athletes can benefit from compression garments. Compression garments are widely used by elite athletes for performance, recovery, travel, and rehabilitation. In a survey of 236 elite Australian representative athletes, which included 42 Olympians and 26 Paralympians from the London Olympic Games, […]
Dr Annette Eastwood, Sports Physiologist and Ultra-endurance athlete!
Our Sports Physiologist Dr Annette Eastwood has worked with hundreds of elite and Olympic athletes, but she is also an ultra endurance triathlete who recently competed at Ultraman Australia. CAPE CEO Dr. James Waldie recently caught up with Annette to discuss how CAPE compression garments have assisted her with her training and racing over the […]
Compression Garments – Fact V Fiction
Compression garments have been used widely by elite and recreational athletes for many years. However, there are a number of myths surrounding the use of these garments. CAPE Bionics Sports Physiologist Dr Annette Eastwood separates the facts from fiction: 1) All compression garments are the same: FALSE Comparison between different brands has shown that there […]
CAPE Bionics History and the future of Compression Garments
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, what makes our products so […]
CAPE compression garments – For travel both on and off the planet!
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 research findings to developing the […]