Compression Therapy
Sequential pneumatic compression boots that flush metabolic waste, support swelling reduction, and promote recovery.
What is Compression Therapy?
Normatec compression systems use dynamic pneumatic compression in a sequential pattern -- mimicking the body's natural muscular pump -- to move metabolic waste, support edema reduction, and restore circulation after intense activity or surgery.
How it works
Pressurized chambers in the leg sleeves inflate sequentially from distal to proximal -- recreating the natural muscle pump. This supports venous return, lymphatic drainage, and may help reduce post-exercise inflammation and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
Why clients use it
Clients incorporate Compression Therapy into their protocols for a range of goals and conditions — from acute recovery to long-term optimization.
Post-workout recovery
Leg swelling and lymphedema support
Post-surgical circulation support
Heavy training legs and fatigue
Sedentary lifestyle circulation improvement
What to expect
Slip into the comfortable compression sleeves, select your pressure level, and relax. Sessions are completely passive -- no effort required. Many clients combine with red light or PEMF.
Safety considerations
Avoid over active DVT sites, open wounds, or active skin infections in the compressed area.
Recovery Stacking — Sequencing Guide
Based on clinical evidence, here is how Compression Therapy pairs with other OutRecover modalities.
| Modality | Timing | What It Supports | Why It Works | Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy | Before | Oxygen saturation, inflammation support | HBOT hyper-oxygenates tissues -- compression follows to circulate oxygen-rich blood and clear waste. | |
| PEMF Therapy | Before or During | Cellular priming, circulation | PEMF supports ATP and blood flow -- enhancing compression's drainage and metabolic effects. | |
| Red Light Therapy | Before | Mitochondrial function, circulation | RLT energizes cells and improves blood flow -- compression then flushes waste and supports soreness reduction. | |
| Infrared Sauna | Before | Circulation, detoxification | Heat mobilizes waste and increases blood flow -- compression clears it out efficiently. | |
| Dry Cold Plunge | Before | Swelling reduction, vascular reset | Cold constricts vessels and supports inflammation balance -- compression follows to enhance circulation rebound. | |
| Lymphatic Compression | Not Same Day | Redundant compression, circulatory overload | Both use pneumatic compression -- doing both in one day may overstress circulatory systems. | |
| OxeFit | warm-upBefore recoveryAfter | Strength recovery, circulation | Pre-training improves muscle perfusion; post-training flushes waste and enhances recovery. | |
| Molecular Hydrogen Therapy | During | Antioxidant protection, inflammation support | Hydrogen supports oxidative stress balance while compression supports systemic distribution. | |
| Vitamin D Light Therapy | Before or After | Immune health, mood | No circulatory interference -- can be safely stacked around compression in either order. | — |
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen saturation, inflammation support
HBOT hyper-oxygenates tissues -- compression follows to circulate oxygen-rich blood and clear waste.
PEMF Therapy
Cellular priming, circulation
PEMF supports ATP and blood flow -- enhancing compression's drainage and metabolic effects.
Red Light Therapy
Mitochondrial function, circulation
RLT energizes cells and improves blood flow -- compression then flushes waste and supports soreness reduction.
Infrared Sauna
Circulation, detoxification
Heat mobilizes waste and increases blood flow -- compression clears it out efficiently.
Dry Cold Plunge
Swelling reduction, vascular reset
Cold constricts vessels and supports inflammation balance -- compression follows to enhance circulation rebound.
Lymphatic Compression
Redundant compression, circulatory overload
Both use pneumatic compression -- doing both in one day may overstress circulatory systems.
OxeFit
Strength recovery, circulation
Pre-training improves muscle perfusion; post-training flushes waste and enhances recovery.
Molecular Hydrogen Therapy
Antioxidant protection, inflammation support
Hydrogen supports oxidative stress balance while compression supports systemic distribution.
Vitamin D Light Therapy
Immune health, mood
No circulatory interference -- can be safely stacked around compression in either order.
Sequencing guidance is based on clinical evidence and practitioner experience. Always consult with your OutRecover team before beginning a protocol.
Session pricing
$30per session
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