Ski Recovery Tech – If only we could travel with our own masseuse, chiropractor, and PT team like the pros. We test the next best things.
Theragun PRO Gen 5
TheraBody debuted its game-changing massage gun in 2016. The latest iteration, Theragun PRO Gen 5 ($599) is now 20 percent quieter and has a built-in OLED screen that displays easy-to-follow routines to help with recovery and even sleep. I’m the first to admit I skip stretching and warm-ups on powder days and my foam roller tends to gather dust. But I can use the Theragun PRO Gen 5 while I’m sipping morning coffee, at the airport, or even in the passenger seat during the drive to the mountains. With six attachments including a thumb and micro-point for trigger work, it rivals a human massage, particularly if you can get a friend to reach the tough spots. It melts away knots and aches, and just a few minutes a day has helped improve my mobility.
RecoveryTherm Hot / Cold Vibration Knee
If you’re a lifelong skier, you’ve probably suffered a knee injury. RecoveryTherm Hot and Cold Vibration Knee ($399) is like a mobile physical therapist ready to streamline the arduous heat, icing, and massage routine. Ideal for anyone coming off surgery or nursing a nagging strain, the brace-like device is lined with Germanium fabric that naturally emits far-infrared light to help increase circulation. The signature Cryothermal Technology applies fast and effective contrast therapy to speed-up healing.
RecoveryAir JetBoots
We’ve all had days when legs feel like lead, whether from an aggressive mogul day or a long-haul flight. To regain an instant spring back in your step, slip on Therabody’s RecoveryAir JetBoots ($899). These fully wireless compression boots may look astronaut-worthy, but after one session you won’t care. A one-touch control panel provides four pressure settings and four-time intervals. The pump integrated into the boots means there are no pumps, tubes or connections needed at home or for travel. Proprietary FastFlush Technology helps boost circulation and lymphatic drainage, reduce delayed onset muscle soreness and fatigue, and decrease swelling and stiffness. I like to think of them as my magic pants.
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