SERVICES/COMPRESSION BOOTS
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COMPRESSION BOOTS.

Rhythmic NormaTec air compression that flushes tired legs, eases soreness and gets you ready to go again.

DURATION
30 OR 60 MIN
FROM
R150
EFFORT
SIT BACK, DO NOTHING
COMPRESSION BOOTS at Sports Recovery Studio, Rivergate, Cape Town
IN THE STUDIO
QUICK FACTS
  • 30 MINR150
  • 60 MINR250
  • PRESSURE30–110 MMHG
  • ZONES5 OVERLAPPING
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HOW IT WORKS

HOW COMPRESSION BOOTS WORK

NormaTec boots use dynamic air compression to mimic the natural muscle pump of the legs. Five overlapping zones inflate and deflate in sequence from the feet upwards, applying rhythmic pressure between 30 and 110 mmHg.

That wave of pressure pushes blood and lymphatic fluid back toward the heart, clearing the metabolic waste that builds up after hard training and reducing inflammation in the process.

The result is legs that feel lighter and less heavy the next day — which is why they're the most-used piece of kit in the studio after a race weekend.

STEP BY STEP

WHAT A SESSION IS LIKE.

01

GET COMFORTABLE

You recline in a chair with the boots zipped over your legs. Wear or bring leggings or long socks for comfort.

02

CALIBRATE

The system reads your leg and sets the fit. We set the pressure to a level that feels firm but easy.

03

RUN THE CYCLE

Sequential inflation from the feet upwards, one zone at a time, holding and releasing in waves.

04

SWITCH OFF

Read, scroll or nap for 30 or 60 minutes. Nothing is required of you.

05

STAND UP LIGHTER

Most people notice the difference the moment they get up.

BENEFITS

WHY PEOPLE BOOK IT.

ENHANCED CIRCULATION

Improves blood flow and lymphatic drainage, clearing metabolic waste and reducing inflammation.

LESS SORENESS

Eases muscle soreness and fatigue and reduces lactic acid build-up.

FASTER RECOVERY

Speeds up the body's natural recovery so you get back to training sooner.

BETTER PERFORMANCE

Consistent use means better recovery between sessions and a lower injury risk over a season.

ZERO EFFORT

One of the few recovery tools that works while you do absolutely nothing.

GOOD FOR
  • +TIRED LEGS
  • +POST-RACE
  • +LEG DAY RECOVERY
  • +CIRCULATION
NOT THE RIGHT FIT IF
  • —Deep vein thrombosis, or any suspected blood clot
  • —Acute fracture or open wounds on the legs
  • —Severe peripheral neuropathy or uncontrolled congestive heart failure
  • —Pregnancy without your doctor's go-ahead

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AFTERCARE

AFTER YOUR SESSION.

  • →Drink water — you've just moved a lot of fluid around.
  • →Keep training light for the rest of the day if you can.
  • →Legs feeling lighter and more mobile for a day or two afterwards is the normal response.
  • →Tell us if any part of the cycle feels pinching or numb, and we'll drop the pressure.
PRICING

WHAT IT COSTS.

  • Compression boots30 minR150
  • Compression boots60 minR250
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FAQS

QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED.

How long should I spend in the compression boots?

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Thirty minutes is enough for general recovery after a normal training session. Sixty minutes is worth it after a race, a long run or a heavy leg day, when there's more to flush out. Both are comfortable — you're reclined the whole time.

What should I wear?

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Leggings, tracksuit pants or long socks. Bare legs work but the sleeves feel better over fabric. Shorts are fine if you bring long socks.

How often can I use them?

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Daily if you want to. There's no recovery cost to using compression boots, which is why athletes use them after every hard session. Many of our clients pair a 30-minute boots session with a sauna or red light session.

Do compression boots actually work?

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They reliably reduce the heavy, sore feeling in your legs and improve perceived recovery by moving blood and lymph out of fatigued muscle. Think of them as excellent for how your legs feel tomorrow, rather than a fix for an injury.

BOOK YOUR SPOT

READY WHEN YOU ARE.

COMPRESSION BOOTS is booked through Fresha — our live diary with real-time availability. Fresha doesn't allow its calendar to be embedded, so the button opens it in a new tab.

LIVE DIARY — FRESHA

SEE REAL-TIME AVAILABILITY AND BOOK COMPRESSION BOOTS.

Choose your therapist, date and time, and confirm in under a minute. Prefer to ask first? Message us on WhatsApp and we'll book it for you.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Tell us what's sore, stiff or slowing you down — we'll point you to the right session.

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