Why CAPE Garments are Better than Pneumatic Compression Devices
Inflatable compression boots and arm sleeves have become a popular tool amongst athletes for improving recovery but what does the science tell us about their effectiveness? The use of compression originated in the medical industry as a way of treating burns and vascular conditions. Due to the associated physiological benefits of compression, athletes have been […]
Custom fit compression improves player recovery
Fixture congestion in team sports reduces time available for player recovery, increases injury risk and can affect player wellbeing. This can reduce a team’s performance over the course of a season and have significant financial implications. In the days following an intense match, reductions in muscle function, increases in muscle damage, and increases in perceptions […]
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. […]
A typical job description for an Athletic Trainer
Purpose of role Athletic trainers are where sports and medicine meet. Athletic trainers diagnose and treat injuries to bone and muscle under the direction of licensed doctors or other health-care professionals. They work with anyone who engages in athletic activities, from elementary school children on playgrounds to professional athletics in Olympic competition. They prevent injury […]