Compression Therapy - Frequently Asked Questions

Professional athletes have used compression as a means to recover faster in between training sessions or after intense competitions. Because the pneumatic squeezing technique increases blood and lymphatic flow in your limbs, it allows for muscles to recover faster from aches or overuse, so the athletes can perform at a higher rate of intensity without needing as much rest or recovery in between exercise. Think about the last time you did squats. For most people, it’s not too often, and the result is, your legs are intensely sore for 2-3 days afterwards. It’s difficult to climb stairs, sit down and you can forget about exercising again. But with compression, that recovery period is much shorter because the system mimics therapeutic pressure, reducing tenderness and alleviating soreness in the process. It’s a sports massage after intense workouts, minus the sports massage price tag.

In summary, using compression improves your training, and maximizes your performance. Normatec’s patented precision pulse technology helps to increase circulation, revive muscles, decrease pain, and reduce swelling and has long been the choice of elite athletes and consumers throughout the globe.

We offer 30 minute sessions to get the full benefits of Normatec compression therapy.

During your compression therapy session at Renew U you’ll have the sensation of a very tight squeeze that works its way up the chambers of the device you’re using (arms, hips, or legs). It’s very relaxing, much like a massage, as it soothes your sore and tired muscles.

Normatec 3 is the latest in ultimate recovery massage. Whether you work out hard, are training for a race, experience swollen legs from traveling, stand for long hours at work, or suffer from inflammation or sore muscles, Normatec 3 is patented and proven to rejuvenate your body, increase circulation, and reduce pain and soreness.  

• Like a personal, on-call massage therapist 
• Warm up pre-workout 
• Recover quickly post training 
• Increase circulation 
• Reduce pain and soreness 

NORMATEC PULSE MASSAGE PATTERN 

Before the NormaTec Pulse massage pattern begins, you will experience a pre-inflate cycle, during which the connected attachments are molded to your exact body shape. Once the pre-inflate cycle is complete, the NormaTec Pulse massage pattern will begin by compressing your feet, hands, or upper quad (depending on which attachment you are using). Similar to the kneading and stroking performed during a massage, each zone of the attachments will first compress in a pulsing manner and then release as the compression pattern works its way up your limb. When the top zone completes its massage, there will be a brief rest period and then the cycle will begin again. This will repeat until the session time runs out.

When the session is resumed after a pause, the system will perform a pre-inflate cycle before continuing.

Comfortable yet tight-fitting clothes are best. If your clothes are too loose, as the device compresses, the fabric can bunch and be uncomfortable. 

You can use Compression Therapy before or after exercise, for routine training or high-level competition or you can use the technology to relax after a hard day.

No matter what you love to do, do it more with Normatec 2.0. Warm up quickly, recover faster, and feel fully revived with Normatec's restorative massage. Customize your session with different intensity levels and give yourself a little extra attention wherever you need it most with the ZoneBoost feature.

With the same patented dynamic air compression technology relied on by the pros, raise your game with quicker warm-ups, faster recoveries, and feeling fully revived with Normatec's restorative massage. 

Specifications

• Reinforced, durable construction
• Premium-grade locking zippers
• Overlapping zones for gapless compression
• Integrated internal hosing
• Increase circulation
• Reduce pain and soreness
  

Customize each session with different intensity levels and give yourself a little extra attention wherever you need it most with ZoneBoost™. 

ZoneBoost™ allows you to increase the intensity of a single zone on your attachment by adding an extra 60 seconds of massage time as well as 10mmHg increased pressure in the selected zone.

Normatec boot sizes come in different sizes, however at this time Renew U will only offer Standard Boot size as follows: Height/Inseam of 5'3" to 6'3"/28-34" inseam with a thigh max circumference of 29". Please call if additional sizes are needed and we will try to accommodate. 

Only one set of attachments can be used per pump. For example, you cannot use the Leg Attachments and the Arm Attachments at the same time on the same pump. At this time we have a limited supply of pumps. However, if supplies allow we can do arms and legs at the same time. However, legs and hips cannot be done at the same time, regardless of supplies, due to the overlapping of the sleeves.  

We use a non-toxic disinfectant wipe between each client.

Do not use Normatec if you have any of the following conditions:

•  Acute pulmonary edema
•  Acute thrombophlebitis
•  Acute congestive cardiac failure
•  Acute infections
•  Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
•  Episodes of pulmonary embolism
•  Wounds, lesions, infection, or tumors at or near the site of application
•  Where increased venous and lymphatic return is undesirable
•  Bone fractures or dislocations at or near the site of application

We have found that many women who are pregnant use Normatec to help relieve swelling and soreness! In any case, it is always best to consult with your doctor to see if this device is right, and safe, for you to use.