Reboots and how recovery boots work
from Dr. Lutz Graumann, sports physician
In December 2018 the Ice Hockey World Championship U20 Division I took place in Füssen. There, the German national players were examined and monitored around the clock by the University of Bochum. Throughout the preparation and tournament, for the first time, the principle of recovery boots was applied to the system of reboots under the professional guidance of Dr. Lutz Graumann and Dipl. SpoWI. Marcel Andrä used.
Recovery Boots work through the systematic and controlled application of pulsating pressure through inflatable arm, leg and pant cuffs. The rhythmic inflation of external cuffs increases venous and arterial blood flow. The compression, i.e. the exertion of circular pressure on the extremities, is intended to accelerate the first phase of regeneration.
Scientific base
In a study published in the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology [1], a total of 52 basketball and handball players performed a specific post-competition recovery protocol. It included recovery boots, sequentially 20 minutes at 200 mmHg, and cold water applications (CWI), continuously 12 minutes at 12°C. This combination appears to maintain hydration status, recovery, and pain perception over the course of a tight racing calendar. According to the medics, this is the first study to examine the effectiveness of the combination of IPC and CWI [2] for the recovery of mechanical muscle function, perceived exertion, pain perception, hydration status and sleep quality during a tournament and the results by gender has compared.
Given these anti-inflammatory and muscle recovery mechanisms, researchers suggest that IPC may also be used in the treatment of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) [3]. DOMS is a phenomenon commonly associated with eccentric muscle contractions and damage to muscle fibers. It develops as a result of overstimulated stress phases that lead to muscle pain. Research suggests that the onset of muscle soreness can disrupt athletes' training plans. For this reason, procedures that reduce the duration of muscle soreness are very useful. Here you can learn more about the phenomenon of sore muscles.
Long story short
In summary, this study proved that IPC offers several advantages such as: B. reducing the drop in performance after intensive training and relieving muscle soreness immediately after training and 48 hours afterwards. She also suggests that athletes who use IPC as part of their training program should be able to increase their training volume with a reduced risk of injury and discomfort. However, further research may prove useful in optimizing the technology and expanding the extent of its impact.
About
dr Lutz Grauman
dr Lutz Graumann is a doctor specializing in sports medicine, chirotherapy and nutritional medicine. His focus is on promoting individual performance.
CREDENTIALS
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