Sports massage
Athletes know the benefits of massage for their fitness. Unfortunately, few (elite) athletes have access to their own sports massage therapist. With DoctorLife IPC massage equipment, regular (sports) massage is within reach of every athlete. Regular use of IPC promotes the removal of waste products and the supply of nutrients through the lymphatic and vascular systems, which will improve overall fitness. Recovery after physical exertion is faster.
Application of IPC in sports
When used during warm-ups and cool-downs, muscle tension decreases and muscle recovery accelerates due to the improved removal of waste products from the muscles. This reduces muscle acidification after exercise. By improving blood flow to the muscles, IPC helps prevent injuries and improves oxygen supply. If injuries do occur, using IPC can lead to significantly faster recovery.
DoctorLife IPC massagers are ideal for:
• Warming up or cooling down after sports activity or training
• Faster recovery after sports performance
• Injury prevention
• Injury treatment
• Strengthening the immune system
• Improving oxygen uptake by the blood and organs
• Stress reduction
Pressure setting and program selection
With low-pressure massage (20-60 mmHg), the device stimulates the lymphatic and circulatory systems by massaging the legs, arms, and/or hips/abdomen with air-filled cuffs. Stimulating lymphatic drainage reduces the buildup of fluid and waste products in the arm or leg. By improving blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, the immune system is also strengthened, making one less susceptible to various illnesses.
Medium-pressure massage (60-130 mmHg) is designed to improve blood circulation. It primarily stimulates the deeper muscles (hence the higher pressure) that stimulate the veins and arteries. It also helps drain waste products.
With high-pressure or sports massage (130-max 240 mmHg), the main effect is to reduce muscle tension and loosen hard muscle tissue. This increases blood flow to the body and allows for the delivery of nutrients. Fluid retention due to muscle damage is more effectively drained. Massaging your muscles before training or a match is part of your preparation and warm-up. Regular use is a significant contribution to injury prevention.
The Doctor Life 4MAX is ideal for athletes. It’s a compact, lightweight device, easy to carry in a sports bag, with 4 programs tailored to athletes’ needs:
WAVE: Wave mode, where the air chambers are inflated and deflated one by one. Ideal for relaxation, massage, tired legs, loosening tight tissue, and muscle warm-ups.
CIRCULATION: Building mode, where the air chambers are inflated one by one while the pressure in the preceding chambers is maintained. This mode is used to relieve fluid retention, recover after strenuous exercise, and promote blood circulation.
UP/DOWN: A combination of building up and building down wave modes. Good for recovery after exercise and regeneration.
FULL: All chambers are inflated and deflated simultaneously, for an intensive and complete massage.
Professional use by sports physiotherapists
The MK400L is intended for professional use by club sports physiotherapists or professional athletes. They use it to treat injuries as part of their recovery program. Supported by a 4MAX system, which the athlete has at home, this allows for optimal rehabilitation and a swift return to the competition field.
The MK400 device offers extensive adjustment options for full or partial compression. The pressure can be precisely adjusted.
Contraindications
Use is strongly discouraged if you currently have or recently had an infection, and in the following cases: erysipelas, open wounds, complete obstruction of the lymphatic vessels, pregnancy, blood clotting disorders, cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, neurological disorders, and contagious diseases. Always consult your physician if you have underlying health conditions.