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NormaTec Boots Now Available in Our Office!

We just got a new toy in the office, the NormaTec Boots. If you are big into fitness and training you have most likely already heard of these. For those who have not, here we go.

The boots are a form of compression therapy. It uses compressed air to massage the fluid from the legs back towards the heart. When we workout, waste products are produced and build up in the working tissues, which will decrease our ability to recover. Fluid will also build in our legs when we do not move for long periods of time, like sitting at work, traveling, or watching a movie. In order for our body to get rid of these waste products we need to pump/massage the fluid away from our legs and back to the heart. Walking, light activity, compression socks, or even sitting with your legs elevated will help, but NormaTec will speed this process up.

The boots will start by squeezing your feet, then calves, then knees, and finally your thighs. Once it reaches your thighs the air will release and start again. This massage pattern mimics how our body will naturally bring waste and lymph back towards the heart.

The benefits of NormaTec Boots include improved circulation, reduced swelling and edema, removes lactic acid and other waste, improved lymphatic drainage, improved joint range of motion and flexibility, and speeds up recovery from working out/reduces soreness.

Sessions will last anywhere from 10-30 minutes depending on the person. If you are interested or have any questions about compression therapy please give us a call at 914-346-5200 or schedule an appointment here! We look forward to your next visit in our office!

 

 

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