As the Paris 2024 Olympics come to a close, athletes who’ve pushed themselves to their limits and beyond will be focused on recovery. Even “weekend warriors” know the value of careful management after a long run or gym session.
Intermittent pneumatic compression, also called air compression therapy or by various brand names, uses mechanically inflatable socks, sleeves or pants. These run through a sequence of pressure and release patterns on the body. Sports brand Nike even released a boot version ahead of the Olympics.
