Sports Medicine Clinic Jacksonville, FL

Standard compression wraps apply static pressure, which can help reduce swelling but does not actively move fluid out of the tissue. Normatec uses dynamic, sequential compression that mimics the natural muscle pump action of movement, actively driving lymphatic flow and venous return. The result is faster clearance of inflammatory byproducts and a more significant reduction in post-exercise soreness. It is the difference between passive compression and an active recovery mechanism.

Most patients describe GAINSWave as mildly uncomfortable at most, particularly over areas with significant tenderness or scar tissue. The sensation is typically a light pressure or tapping. The intensity can be adjusted based on your tolerance. Sessions are brief, usually 15 to 20 minutes, and most patients experience a reduction in sensitivity as the treatment series progresses and tissue health improves.

In most cases, sooner is better. Early intervention following a sports injury reduces the window in which compensatory movement patterns develop, limits secondary tissue damage from altered loading, and starts the physiological recovery process faster. We can typically evaluate you within days of an injury and begin appropriate care immediately. Some modalities may be modified based on the acuity of your injury, but there is almost always something clinically useful to do in the early stages.