NormaTec Therapy

Kelowna, B.C. Pro Motion Clinic - chiropractic, acupuncture, registered massage therapy (RMT), shockwave therapy, kinesiology - chiro, physio, personal training
 
 

What is NormaTec?

NormaTec is an innovative tool for enhancing recovery from a wide range of athletic endeavors. Initially used by elite athletes in endurance sports such as marathon running and cycling, NormaTec is an effective recovery tool for athletes of all levels. It is also becoming more frequently used by competitive olympic weightlifters as well as CrossFitters.

Pro Motion Clinic provides NormaTec as a treatment tool to speed your recovery. You can either wear two full-legged boots, upper body/shoulder sleeves or a hip system which is pumped with air in a strategic pattern. The generated dynamic compression squeezes the lower limbs with a peristaltic pulse to increase circulation and reduce edema. This helps to speed up the repairing of microtrauma in muscles following strenuous activity. To imagine the sensation, using the NormaTec is similar to a cross between a compression sock and a massage.

NormaTec is unique from other compression pumps. It uses patented Sequential Pulse Technology that imitates the physiology of the body. Unlike traditional compression therapy that uses a single pressure, NormaTec uses a dynamic pulse. This mimics and enhances the skeletal muscle pump mechanism which promotes venous return. It propels fluid from the legs towards the heart, flushing the limbs of inflammation and metabolic waste from exercise and stress. While the pulsing pressure works its magic in one area, a static pressure is held just distally. Long story short: this mechanism is akin to rolling up the end of a toothpaste tube. It prevents backflow and accumulation of fluid in the distal area, allowing maximum pulsing pressure to drive the blood and fluid towards the heart. This is done to replicate the action of one-way valves that are found in the veins.

NormaTec was originally developed to help medical patients with circulatory or edema issues to recover more quickly. It is still widely used in medicine today to aid recovery from disease, injury and surgical procedures. Its effectiveness as an athletic recovery tool has become more and more apparent in recent years as there have been an increasing number of companies creating similar products.

Pro Motion Clinic is pleased to offer NormaTec as a part of their treatment options for anyone dealing with fitness related micro-trauma, pre/post training recovery and any physiological condition that involves inflammation or edema.

Effects of NormaTec Therapy:

  • Relieves muscle soreness 

  • Increases circulation 

  • Increases recovery speed  

  • Improves mobility 

  • Flushes lactate accumulation post=activity

Who should use NormaTec:

  • Elite & Amateur Athletes

  • Sports Teams

  • Crossfit Athletes

  • Endurance Athletes

  • Individuals with lymphatic issues

Cost:

Single Session: $40

  • Includes one 25 minute NormaTec Recovery session on either, arms/shoulder, or legs.

5 Sessions NormTec Package: $175

  • Includes five 25 minute NormaTec Recovery session on either, arms/shoulder, or legs.

10 Sessions NormaTec Package: $300

  • Includes ten 25 minute NormaTec Recovery session on either, arms/shoulder, or legs.

Weekend Event Rental: $200

Need Normatec for an event weekend? Pick it up Friday afternoon, use it all weekend before and after your event, and bring it back to the clinic on Monday morning!