The Science & Benefits

Athletic Recovery Lab | Recovery Services Overview

Explore how our evidence-based recovery services help your body and mind recover faster, perform better, and feel restored.

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Air Compression Therapy (Normatec Boots)

 

The Science Behind How It Works:

Hyperice Normatec boots use dynamic, pulsing air compression from the feet to the thighs to enhance circulation, flush out metabolic waste (like lactic acid), and speed up muscle recovery. The sequential compression mimics natural muscle pump action, pushing blood and lymphatic fluid back toward the heart.

Health Benefits:

• Boosts blood flow and oxygen delivery

• Reduces muscle soreness and swelling

• Accelerates lactic acid and waste removal

• Enhances lymphatic drainage and detox

• Supports full-leg recovery post-exercise

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Cold Tub Immersion Therapy

 

The Science Behind How It Works:

Submersion in cold water (50–59°F) triggers vasoconstriction, reducing inflammation, soreness, and overheating. Once the session ends and the body begins to warm up, vasodilation occurs—bringing fresh oxygenated blood and nutrients to muscles and joints.

Health Benefits:

• Decreases inflammation and joint swelling

• Reduces muscle soreness (DOMS)

• Speeds up muscle and tissue recovery

• Enhances mental resilience and mood

• Improves sleep and body temperature regulation

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Hyperice X – Knee Contrast Therapy

The Science Behind How It Works:

This smart, wearable device cycles between hot and cold temperatures (32°F to 113°F), delivering precise contrast therapy to the knee. It alternates vasoconstriction and vasodilation, which helps reduce inflammation and improve circulation—without the need for ice or hot packs.

Health Benefits:

• Reduces inflammation and swelling

• Increases flexibility and range of motion

• Accelerates post-workout recovery

• Provides targeted pain relief

• App-controlled and portable for anytime use

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Hyperice Venom X – Back Heat & Vibration Therapy

The Science Behind How It Works:

The Venom X Back uses HyperHeat™ technology and therapeutic vibration to deliver fast, even heating and soothing massage to the lower back. The wrap is Bluetooth-enabled and fully adjustable for personalized recovery anywhere, anytime.

Health Benefits:

• Relieves tightness, tension, and knots

• Loosens stiff muscles for better mobility

• Soothes soreness and stress

• Lightweight, cordless, and perfect for on-the-go recovery

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Hyperice X – Shoulder Contrast Therapy

The Science Behind How It Works:

The Hyperice X Shoulder provides alternating hot and cold therapy directly to the shoulder joint. It delivers consistent, app-controlled temperature regulation that reduces pain and swelling while restoring mobility and tissue function.

Health Benefits:

• Decreases pain and swelling

• Improves shoulder flexibility and mobility

• Accelerates recovery from strain or overuse

• Convenient, cordless, and app-controlled for targeted use

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Cognitive Recovery – Sensory Deprivation Body Goggles

The Science Behind How It Works:

These goggles are designed to block external light and sound, creating a calming, sensory-deprivation experience that helps the nervous system reset. Integrated into the goggles is a biometric center that reads the user’s pulse. It emits subtle pulses at a rate slightly below the current heart rate, sending a signal to the body to gradually reduce heart rate—supporting deep parasympathetic activation and stress recovery.

Health Benefits:

• Promotes mental clarity and calm

• Supports parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) activation

• Reduces sensory overload and fatigue

• Aids in recovery from cognitive and emotional stress

• Helps regulate heart rate through biometric-guided stimulation