Normatec Compression Boots

Recover Faster With The Normatec Compression System

Have you experienced swollen legs from traveling frequently or having to stand for long hours at work? Maybe you have sore muscles and fatigue of your legs from training for a half marathon or marathon, and you’re looking to improve your recovery to feel fresher for that next training session. If so, compression therapy at St Pete Physical Therapy is exactly what you may be looking for.

At St Pete Physical Therapy, we are happy to say that we have special equipment to help assist with your blood circulation condition. Our clinic offers the Normatec 3, a fully customizable dynamic compression system for rehab and recovery. This advanced system increases blood circulation, speeds lactate clearance, relieves muscle soreness, and increases mobility.

If you are interested in learning more about the Normatec 3 compression system and how it may benefit you, contact St Pete Physical Therapy today!

How Does The Normatec 3 System Work?

NormaTec Pro 3 is often used in the treatment of professional and recreational athletics, and it’s utilized for both rehab and recovery by 97% of pro teams, as well as Olympic and elite athletes in many different sports. It is a form of pneumatic compression designed to help speed recovery after strenuous exercise by improving circulation and reducing muscle soreness.

When your muscles are sore after exercising, it’s because of a breakdown of muscle tissue, released metabolites (like lactic acid), and inflammation. When these metabolites remain in the legs, and you will experience stiffness and soreness. The Normatec 3 Recovery system is designed to address this issue by creating a restorative massage of the legs through rhythmic pumping.

Normatec 3 pairs compression with massage techniques using three key features:

• Pulsing action: uses dynamic compression to enhance the movement of fluid and metabolites out of the limbs.
• Gradients: Normatec also mimics hold pressures similar to the one-way valves of veins and lymphatic vessels, preventing fluid backflow, and enhancing circulation.
• Distal Release: This feature releases hold pressures once they are no longer needed, ensuring that each portion of the limb gains maximal rest time without a significant pause between compression cycles.

Why Should I Trust It?

The Normatec system is a clinically proven method to enhance recovery and reduce pain and soreness. This series of technology was founded by a physician and bioengineer (who worked directly with top athletic programs) to help treat circulatory conditions.

At St Pete Physical Therapy, we like to use Normatec as part of both physical therapy and exercise recovery. Studies show that this compression system is proven to do the following:

• Enhance healthy circulation
• Decrease muscle soreness and fatigue
• Increase range-of-motion
• Reduce inflammation
• Clears buildup of metabolites
• Speed recovery
• Promote relaxation

Similar to a massage, each segment of the Normatec attachment will first compress in a pulsing manner and then release. This repeats for each part of the attachment as the compression pattern works its way up your limb, effectively mimicking the muscle pump of the legs to move pain-causing fluid and metabolites out of the limb. Compression treatments at St Pete Physical Therapy are 30 minutes and provide substantial results for patients.

Recommendations For Usage

The Normatec 3 compression system is beneficial for many different conditions and scenarios. You can use it during a 10 to 20-minute pre-workout routine to promote blood flow and warm up, or during a post-workout routine to speed muscle recovery and decrease stiffness.

It’s also useful for rehabilitation of injuries as well as post-operative therapy. These sessions are specifically geared towards reducing pain, stiffness, and edema. The system can also aid in speeding up healing at incision sites.

Contact Our Clinic For Treatment Today!

Our Doctors of Physical Therapy are highly trained in compression therapy technology, and they would love to discuss how it can personally benefit you and bring much-needed recovery and relaxation.

Contact St Pete Physical Therapy today to schedule a consultation and get started on the path toward recovery, pain relief, increased strength, and overall functional improvement!