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Skins.
How does skins work :
Skins are specifically engineered to provide and interlink three important features :
Gradient compression, proprioception and thermal control. These features provide enhanced venous return,
muscle support and awareness and a combination of warming of cold muscles and cooling of working muscles.
The unique combination of these features results in the Bio acceleration that skins are famous for.
Bio acceleration effects include increases in endurance and lactic acid clearance and dramatically reduced
post-exercise muscle damage and the resultant pain.
Skins therapeutic claims are supported by peer reviewed and on-going independent scientific research. Clinical
research is being currently conducted by practicing sports physiotherapists and vascular physicians.
Completed studies are available on the web site.
How Skins benefit recovery from injury :
The Bio acceleration effects of skins products act to accelerate recovery by through direct compression,
muscle wrapping and improved oxygen availability. Wearing skins after exercise has been shown to virtually
eliminate DOMS and MRI based studies have shown real improvements in muscle recovery.
How Skins may prevent injury :
When skins are worn during sport or activity, the muscle wrapping and compression combine to dramitically
improve muscle awareness and focus (proprioception) .The compressive effect also limits injury due to
overextending muscles and may even treat injuries as they occur.
Why Skins are different :
Skins differ from other compression garments by the combination of features provided. This combination
works better than any single component. The compression is graduated to provide a specific gradient along
the length of the garment. This combines with the other bio acceleration features to create a uniquely
therapeutic garment. Other features that are included skin fresh (an antibacterial agent) and 50 + UV protection
The combination of all these features provides a well-finished and totally functional product, ready for use in
any conditions.
Skins are also available for upper body applications. Products include long sleeved, short sleeved and sleeveless
tops and sleeve-only (available soon). The lower body range includes both tights, half tights and knee-length
sox (no foot). Correct fitting is essential and is calibrated against height to weight ratio.
Who needs to use Skins ?
These people should use skins :
1. Anyone (especially weekend warriors or infrequent participants) involved in sports that results in eccentric
or delayed onset muscle soreness (during sport and / or during recovery)
2. Anyone with soft tissue injury that require low-moderate level support and blood flow enhancement
3. Anyone with a mild-minor vascular problem (eg varicose veins) or working in standing occupations
4. Anyone undertaking air travel.
Visit there web site at www.skins.com.au for more information.
