When comparing Therabody’s RecoveryAir Compression Boots to classic compression socks, Radermacher says there’s no competition. Compression socks are designed to squeeze the legs without any movement or variation in pressure. Compression boots offer active compression and allow the user to control the amount of pressure applied. “It’s akin to the difference between an active and a passive stretch, as the mechanical devices provide a significantly higher degree of compression and work exponentially faster than socks,” Radermacher adds.
Covering the entire lower body, compression boots are more effective and convenient than systems that work on a single ankle, knee, or elbow. Therabody’s RecoveryAir compression boots are equipped to work on both legs simultaneously.
Radermacher points out that the RecoveryAir edges out the competition by utilizing precise pressures based on the size of the limb within the sleeve to prevent over-compression, which can cause discomfort, numbness, and tingling in the compressed area. The RecoveryAir also has a smoother, more gradual compression as it moves up the leg compared to those that fill each section individually, he says.
