With the start of the NBA season approaching, we look into the benefits of customised compression
Physiological and recovery demands of NBA competition The sport of basketball involves repeated bouts of high intensity exercise with explosive activity such as sprints, jumps, accelerations, decelerations, and rapid change of direction (Calleja-Gonzalez et al., 2016). The NBA is considered the highest level of basketball performance globally. NBA players are often required to play consecutive […]
How can soccer players benefit from custom fit compression?
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 […]
Not all compression garments are the same: The differences between sports compression garments and medical grade custom fit
You may think all compression garments are the same, however there are significant differences between standard sized sports compression garments and custom fit medical grade compression garments. The importance of custom fit For compression garments to be effective, it is important that they fit correctly and apply the optimum compression regimes. If the compression is […]
How CAPE’s world leading technology has revolutionized compression
In the compression world, accuracy matters. CAPE garments are sized to each individual based on a unique 3D scanning process and our patented design system AutoTailor. This provides the highest level of precision compression regimes for every individual, generating genuine and consistent benefits. Furthermore, it’s quick and easy to prescribe, as it only takes 2 minutes for […]
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 […]
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 end of the ice age and start of the space age? Part 2 – Injury Management
In Part 1 of “The end of the ice age and start of the space age” we discussed the pro’s and cons of using ice baths / cold water immersion for athletic recovery, but what about sporting injuries? Ice is widely used in the treatment of sporting injuries on the assumption that it reduces inflammation […]
The end of the ice age and start of the space age?
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? Ice baths / […]