VACUSPORT
System for REGENERATION AND ACCELERATED PHYSICAL RECOVERY
Using Space Technology in a Vacusport Regeneration and Recovery Acceleration System Da
The Vacusport — Regeneration System is a new system for faster regeneration, especially of the lower limbs.
The basic research for this method was carried out in Space, where astronauts are subjected to prolonged periods of weightlessness.
This particular situation results in orthostatic and baroreceptor reflex complications. The solution to these occurrences is the LBNPD (Lower Body Negative Pressure Device), that is, a negative pressure machine for the lower limbs.
This type of technology can also be used in sports performance and rehabilitation.
This technology was adapted to improve athletic performance. The results were measured in the laboratory, thereby confirming the improvement in the aerobic/anaerobic endurance balance.
Athletes worldwide follow training programmes perfectly designed for their performance needs. With Vacusport, athletes have the advantage of reducing their regeneration time and of recovering faster than with the other types of treatment currently on the market.
It is particularly indicated for sports in which the lower body musculature performs more effort.
The physical principle is alternating vacuum
The application of Intermittent Negative Pressure
The technique consists of accelerating microcirculation through the dilation and compression of the capillaries, due to the cyclic negative and positive pressure applied to the lower body.
Physiological Effect of Negative Pressure
- Capillary dilation
- Capillarisation
- Improved blood circulation in the periphery, in the tissue and in the musculature (micro-perfusion)
Physiological Effect of Atmospheric/Positive Pressure
- Improved venous return
- Improved lymphatic flow
Alternating Effect
- Optimisation of blood circulation
- Lymphatic activation
- Increased infiltration
- Reduction of lactic acid
- Reduction of Creatine Kinase
Use of Intermittent Negative Pressure Therapy for Athletes
According to studies carried out at the Institute of Sports Medicine in Essen (Germany), led by Dr. Dietmar F. Alf, Vacusport improves sports results.
A group of 50 elite athletes from different sports was submitted to a 12-week test to determine the effect of the Vacusport system on their recovery and performance. All of them followed the same cycle of classic training. In addition, half of the athletes received a 30-minute Vacusport treatment every 2 days (40-50mbar, pressure/negative pressure ratio=7/5 seconds), while the other half were not given this treatment.
Twice a week, before and after training, blood samples were taken from both groups and the following parameters were measured: Resting lactic acid (before training) | Lactic acid after training | Creatine kinase, urea, uric acid and leukocytes.
In conclusion, at the end of the 12 weeks, the results were presented in graphs, in which an improvement could be seen in the athletes who underwent Vacusport treatment. A significant improvement can be observed in the four fields below in only 12 weeks.
Resting Lactic Acid
KEY:
Group with Vacusport
Group without Vacusport
CK — Creatine Kinase
Urea
Uric Acid
VACUSPORT PROGRAMMES
Programme 1
Regeneration after training, reduction of lactic acid, cooling down, relaxation (30min)
Programme 2
Regeneration after training, reduction of lactic acid and CK, purification of the muscles (30 min)
Programme 3
Improvement and optimisation of athletes, before and after training (30 min)
Programme 4
Conditioning of the blood vessels, optimisation of the blood (30 min)
Programme 5
Rehabilitation, sports injuries (ruptures, haematomas, strains, tendon fissures, etc.) (30 min)
Programme 6
Rehabilitation, sports injuries (fractures, ligament problems, etc.) (45 min)
Programme 7
Healing of wounds, abrasions, among others. (30 min)
Programme 8
Traction programme for the spine, legs at an angle (20 min)
- Easy to use
- Fixed programmes for applications of 20-45 minutes
- Electrical adjustments for optimal positions
- Additional benefit: traction effect, relief for the spine and lumbar region
Regeneration system that works with a second, external heart
- High functionality, outstanding design, aluminium chassis
- Different colour options, including the sports club’s colours
- Dimensions: 225*100(75)*100
- Weight: 110 kg
- Power and voltage: 1,300/220-230
- Pressure range: 0 to -70 mbar
- Interval duration: 2-30 seconds
- Treatment duration: 5-60 minutes
- Emergency stop
Summary
- Accelerated regeneration/recovery of athletes (after daily training or during competition)
- Cooling down
- Improved detoxification and decongestion
- Natural improvement of performance and increased capacity
- Accelerated rehabilitation and healing after micro-injuries in the lower extremities, such as strains, muscle fibre ruptures, muscle stiffness and wounds.
Action
- Activation of lymphatic flow, thereby accelerating the regeneration and rehabilitation process of athletes
- Detoxification
- Capillary dilation and capillarisation, meaning that cells, joints, tendons, tissues and muscles receive more nutrients and oxygen
- The feeling of tired legs or leg pain disappears
- Micro-massage of tired muscles with alternating phases of negative pressure and atmospheric pressure
- Accelerated healing in cases of sports injuries, i.e. swelling
Contraindications
As a result of extensive experience and studies (aerospace medicine and vascular medicine), intermittent vacuum therapy is a safe therapy.
Not to be applied in cases of:
- Recent phlebothrombosis (< 8 weeks)
- Infected wounds in the application area
- Pregnancy
- Joint hernia