Formula Recipe

Duration: 15 - 45 Minutes
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Contraindications

People with the following conditions should consult a doctor before using compression boots:

• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Severe arterial disease
• Acute infections in the limb
• Congestive heart failure

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Benefits

Compression boots (also known as compression therapy boots or recovery boots) are specialized devices used primarily for improving circulation, reducing muscle soreness, and speeding up recovery after physical activity. They are often used by athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals with circulation issues.

Compression boots work using a method called intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), which means they inflate and deflate with air in a rhythm to gently squeeze and release your legs, mimicking the natural movement of muscles during walking or exercise.

This action helps improve circulation, reduce muscle soreness, and speed up recovery after intense activity.
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How Compression Boots Work: Step-by-Step

• Boots Are Placed on Your Legs
• The boots typically cover from your feet to thighs, depending on the model.
• Device Pumps Air into Chambers
• The boots are connected to a pump (either built-in or external) that inflates air chambers in a specific sequence.

Think of them like a blood pressure cuff, but for your whole leg, and dynamic, not static.

Sequential Compression

The chambers inflate from the feet upward, in waves or zones.

This helps push blood and fluid toward your heart, supporting circulation and drainage of waste.

Pressure Is Released

After a full cycle, the air is released, allowing your muscles to relax before the cycle begins again.
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Primary Uses of Compression Boots

• ‍Sports Recovery: Speeds up recovery after intense workouts or competition by reducing muscle fatigue and soreness.‍
• Injury Rehabilitation: Helps manage swelling and improve circulation during injury recovery (under medical supervision).‍
• Poor Circulation: Assists those with venous insufficiency, lymphedema, or edema in managing symptoms.‍
• Post-Surgery: Sometimes used in hospitals to prevent blood clots (DVT) during recovery.

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