Alexis Gsell

Compex sat down with Alexis Gsell, Patrice Paquier & Anael Huard, who are members of the French Ski Federation, to discuss their experience integrating Compex with their ski training. 

Most athletes havetheir own Compex that they use regularly sincethe launch of the brand (over 30 years ago). There arefour preferred uses: warming up the muscles, injury prevention, improved recovery and strength development.

• For recovery, athletes use Compex in the late afternoon after a running or cycling session,
  using the programs Capillarisation and Active Recovery. These programs work well together for a superior
• For injury treatment such as tendonitis or contractures, athletes use recovery programs to improve
  recovery time and reduce pain.
• Regarding treatments post-injury such as ACL, Compex can be used under the supervision of a doctor with specific rehab programs. It is then used in combination with strength exercises to stimulate more muscle fibres. When an athlete is injured and cannot train, the use of Compex is also important to maintain a level of muscle activity in other areas of the body (not necessarily the injured ones).

The ways in which you use Compex depends on your objectives.