Compression Therapy (Compression Boots)

Pneumatic compression boots delivering sequential pressure to the legs to accelerate venous return, reduce swelling, and support lymphatic drainage after training or travel.

Shelter's compression therapy offering uses pneumatic compression boots — devices that deliver sequential, graduated pressure from the feet upward through the calves and thighs. This mechanical action mimics the muscle-pump effect of walking, driving venous blood return to the heart and stimulating lymphatic flow. The result is measurable reduction in muscle swelling, faster clearance of metabolic waste products (lactate, inflammatory cytokines), and accelerated recovery from exercise-induced damage. Compression boots are a staple recovery modality in professional sports — used by endurance athletes, team sport players, and strength athletes alike — and are increasingly adopted by health-conscious professionals and frequent long-haul travellers dealing with dependent oedema and leg fatigue. At Shelter, compression boots are available as part of the full recovery circuit alongside the 90°C sauna and cold plunge pools, making it straightforward to combine all three modalities in a single session. A typical compression boot session runs 20–30 minutes per leg cycle and can be layered before or after sauna and cold plunge depending on the individual's recovery goal. Access is included with day-pass and membership options.