From RICE to PACE
The latest evidence in treating soft tissue injury For more than 40 years, RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has been the default first-aid response to soft tissue injury. It is taught in undergraduate courses, printed on first-aid posters, and quoted quoted across allied health and primary care. The problem is that the evidence underpinning two […]
What real clients think of CAPE custom-fit compression
Clients really benefit from using the best compression! Here are a few comments from those who have been prescribed CAPE. “The pressure feel great and it really helped me recover after my surgery.”Janet, Retired, 77 “The CAPE knee sleeve played a very important role in keeping the swelling down and mobility up. This allowed me […]
CAPE reviews are in! What Clinics really think…
Here are the results of our most recent clinic survey. Clinical Outcomes: average score 4.5/5 Clinics consistently reported excellent patient outcomes across both standard vascular use and “other” applications (hypermobility, swelling). “Knee/elbow braces aided client; returned for more!” “Patient had great difficulty finding the right off-shelf option, CAPE improved outcomes.” “Finally, professional custom-fit compression garments […]
The CAPE Guarantee
Your satisfaction – and that of the client – is vital, and our guarantee reflects this commitment. CAPE Bionics use 3D scanning, expert compression regimes, premium materials and medical-grade production facilities to produce the highest accuracy and quality compression garments available. If any issues do arise, all garments are guaranteed to be free of […]
Fit-First, Patient-First
The best compression is the one your patient will actually wear. That’s why CAPE Bionics starts with fit. Our custom garments eliminate pressure hotspots and ensure the garment is like a second skin. And to help further we use premium Italian and German materials to improve comfort and reduce skin irritation – especially important for […]
Designed for the Way You Work
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 process fits into your clinic without disrupting your workflow: No faxes. No tape measures. No follow-up fittings. Just better compression, faster. Start scanning with your iPhone or iPad today. Contact us here. […]
Stop the Slippage – Why Fit Matters
Have you seen compression garments sliding down by lunchtime? That’s garment migration and it’s a major cause of therapy failure, client frustration and low compliance. CAPE Bionics solves this with anatomically accurate designs. Our 3D scanning ensures a contour-following fit, even for asymmetrical limbs, post-operative swelling, or clients with unique shapes. Our garments incorporate specific medical elastic […]
What Makes a Compression Garment “Medical Grade”?
Not all compression is created equal.For allied health professionals, “medical grade” compression means precise pressure, clinically appropriate gradients, and reliable quality across the entire garment. CAPE garments provide this and more, all while listed by the TGA as a medical device. CAPE Bionics garments are custom-designed based on international medical standards. Each garment is digitally crafted […]
Generous commissions from CAPE
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 offer a 20% commission. Ordering a pair of calf sleeves? That’s $58 earned for 3 minutes of scanning and ordering. Prescribing a pair of tights? We can bump your upside to $98 […]
Custom-fit compression must be expensive for clients…right?
NO is the short answer with CAPE Bionics. Our TGA listed garments are similar in price to premium off-the-shelf, which is incredible. Because we have automated design systems, our garments can be made in Australia by hand, from European fabrics, at the same cost as generic garments. And because they are custom-fit they work better. […]
Why Allied Health Is Going Custom
Evidence-based compression starts with the right fit. Studies show that custom-fit garments outperform standard sizing in both comfort and clinical results, and CAPE Bionics makes this technology available to you. Clinical studies and feedback from allied health practitioners support key benefits: a. Improved Clinical Efficacy – Damstra & Partsch (2009) demonstrated that custom garments reduce […]
Compression Innovation That Fits Your Workflow
CAPE Bionics was built with busy clinics in mind. From scan to order submission, our digital-first process is free, fast, intuitive, and simple. Our “CAPE Health” app enables scans in 30 seconds, and the garment order is completed and uploaded to our portal in minutes, with real-time support available from our in-house medical team. The […]
Compression That Clients Actually Want to Wear
One of the biggest challenges with compression therapy is getting your clients to wear it.CAPE Bionics solves this by delivering garments that feel like they were made for your client—because they are. Using 3D scans of the limb from your iPad, to our patented computer design system called AutoTailor, we eliminate pressure hotspots, reduce irritation, […]
Rethinking Compression in Allied Health
Are your clients still using off-the-shelf compression garments? Compression in standard sizes is OK for fashion or athleisurewear, but in allied health, the compression regime matters. From physiotherapists managing osteoarthritis to podiatrists treating chronic ‘old man calf’, the fit and function of a compression garment can determine therapeutic success. CAPE Bionics has redefined compression therapy […]
3D Scanning in your Clinic? Now It’s Possible.
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 creates perfectly fitted compression garments using your iPhone or iPad. Finally, professional and medical grade compression is widely available. No tape measure. No guesswork. Scans are accurate to the submillimeter, with […]
Why Clinics Love CAPE Bionics
We’re proud to partner with clinics across Australia who are raising the bar in compression therapy. Here’s why clinics are choosing CAPE: Seamless Workflow Integration Using the CAPE Health app on your iPhone or iPad, you can scan your client in under 30 seconds and submit a digital prescription. You will receive the bespoke garment […]
CAPE – What do professional sports teams think?
CAPE Bionics have revolutionised sports compression by providing custom fit medical grade compression. CAPE garments are sized to each individual based on a 3D scan ensuring perfect fit and optimal compression for every player on the team. CAPE is the compression brand of choice for many professional sports teams around the world. Here is what […]
Custom Fit – The New World of Compression Part 3 – Professional Compression for Professional Athletes
In our previous blogs we’ve introduced a new world of custom fit compression, highlighting differences between custom fit and standard sized compression garments in terms of the level of compression applied (Hill et al., 2015), and the proven recovery benefits of custom fit compared to off the shelf compression garments or no compression (Brown et […]
Custom Fit – The New World of Compression Part 2: Accurate compression with custom fit, variable pressure with standard sized garments
Research has shown that custom fit compression results in faster recovery than standard sized (off the shelf) compression garments (Brown et al., 2022a). Why? For compression garments to work they must fit correctly and have the correct amount of pressure applied. Custom fit based on a 3D scan, is the only way to achieve perfect […]
Custom Fit Compression – The new world of sports compression that actually works!
Compression works, but only if garments fit correctly and apply optimal compression regimes. Introducing custom fit compression, the new world of medical grade compression for elite athletes with proven benefits! If you think compression doesn’t work, then you’re thinking about standard sized (off the shelf) compression garments. These garments are sized generically, have been shown […]
NASA selects CAPE
CAPE started in space. The algorithms and theory of compression, and the importance of custom-fit, was derived through work of our founder and CEO, Dr James Waldie, when he developed compression suits for astronauts. In space, floating around removes normal loads on the skeletal system, which responds by getting lighter and weaker. His early compression […]
Enhancing recovery in a busy schedule
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 […]
Why custom fit compression is so important
Ever wondered why your compression garments aren’t working? Standard sized (off the shelf) compression garments are proven to provide variable compression and inconsistent benefits. Custom fit compression is the only way to ensure genuine and consistent benefits for every individual. Click on the video below to see why custom fit compression is so important.
Why it’s impossible to achieve accurate and effective compression with standard sized compression garments.
For compression garments to be effective, the compression regime must be accurate. Standard sized (off the shelf) compression garments have generic sizes (S, M, L, XL) and individuals are assigned a size based on their height and weight. Given the differences in body shape and size, it is impossible for every individual to receive optimal […]