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Compression boots for post-exercise recovery ... Do they work?
We review the latest research on how compression boots stack up against other post-exercise recovery methods, including just plain rest.
Hi there,
Intermittent pneumatic compression boots are marketed as high-tech tools for post-exercise recovery. But do they really work?
In the article below, we review the latest scientific evidence on how effective compression boots are at aiding recovery and how they stack up against other active as well as passive recovery methods, including just plain rest.
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