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  1. www.medac.co.za
  2. Dear Hubbers Hereby just a quick note to inform that Rockets Compression Garments have been bought out and will from now be powered by Medac. We would like to thank you for your support over the last few years and would also like to take this opportunity to inform you that Rockets Compression Garments can still be acquired at your closest stockist or on www.rocketsrange.comor www.medac.org
  3. Rockets is even better! In order for a compression garment to be effective it will need to generate between 10 – 24 mmHg (pedending on whether you want a level 1 or 2 compressio) of gradual pressure on the surface of one’s skin. Rockets (as far as we know) are the only garments manufactured in South Africa, which allows for superior after sales service. In addition, Rockets is also teh only garment within the South African market that is "medically classified" tha allows one to claim it back from your medical aid through a NAPPI code system.
  4. Many thanks for the feedback. Our Rockets Compression Garments are manufactured in Cape Town South Africa
  5. Good for you!!! See, that is the beauty of living in the amazing country of ours... the freedom of choice! But also remember that one also have a freedom of expression and it is my "consumer" right to "warn" other consumers against issues like this. Enjoy your compression garments.
  6. Good news! After a very successful Cape Epic and JoBerg2C, we will be offering our Recovery Packages at this year’s Cape Pioneer Trek as well. We will require a minimum of 7 riders per therapist, so if you and your partner is interested, please email us at ppf@ppfitness.co.za The price of the package will be R2300 per rider and will include the following: o Daily massage and stretching treatments (approximately 40 - 45 min/session) (to view a list of athletes and professional sports teams we have worked with, please visit www.rocketsrange.com) o Daily icing routine to speed up recovery (subjected to ice availability) o Snacks and drinks during icing o Pair of Rockets Compression Garments (or CompresSox™ or Tops) worth R565 (for more info on the benefits of compression garments, please visit www.rocketsrange.com) If you would like to receive a list of references of riders who we have worked with at this year's Cape Epic and JoBerg2C, please let us know so that we can send you the necessary information If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on ppf@ppfitness.co.za Kind Regards
  7. These are independent researchers connected to well known universities and their research on compression have been published in well recognised scientific journals. Kreamer’s research, for instance, has been exploring the topic of compression since the late 80s
  8. Scientific Research Scientific studies on the benefits of wearing Compression Garments by Dr. W.J. Kreamer of the Pennsylvania State University and Dr. J.A. Bush of the University of Houston have showed the following: 1. Strength test – 5kg medicine ball throwing After a 60% weight training session, subjects wearing compression garments achieved on average 14cm better distance when throwing a 5kg medicine ball than subjects not wearing compression garments. 2. Comparing different types of recovery therapies – Measuring of Creatine Kinase (CK) Football players were tested 24 hours post match to determine the best therapy to reduce CK. The following results showed the decrease in concentration percentage of CK by using four different kinds of therapies: Wearing compression garments for 4 hours post match – 29.33% reduction in CK Performing active recovery activities (also known as flush out sessions) – 25.37% reduction in CK Hot and cold emersion baths – 23.18% reduction in CK Active recovery (massage and stretching) – 16.69% reduction in CK 3. Reducing blood lactate Data was collected from athletes wearing recovery garments over three training sessions. It showed a reduction of 42.5% in blood lactate levels 20 minutes post exercise which included a warm-down. 4. Increase exercise time at peak levels: An additional study by S.M. Lambert and C.M. Chow from the University of Sydney showed that wearing compression garments during work-outs necessitated changes to breathing demand that will increase time at peak performance levels. Time to exhaustion increased by a remarkable 20%. In addition, VO 2 Max saw an average boost of 4.15mL.min.kg, while significant lower lactate levels were detected 15 minutes post exercise. To conclude: 1. Compression Garments increases the oxygen transfer to the working muscles and accelerates the venous return to the heart: It is widely known that the cardiovascular system can benefit from compression. The increase in blood returning to the heart to receive more oxygen will improve oxygen delivery to the working muscle that will lead to an increase in endurance within the working muscles. 2. Compression Garments will create more efficiency within the working muscle by allowing less muscle vibration: The Compression Garments are specifically designed to ‘wrap' and compress the major muscle groups. This ‘wrapping' and compressing will reduce the muscle vibration that will result in a reduction of soft tissue damage and DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness). Due to the reduction in fatigue, the body can perform at the same levels as at the start of an activity, for a longer period of time (relative to that of ‘unwrapped' muscles) while, reducing the risk of injury. 3. Compression Garments speed up recovery in damaged muscles: Compression is known to aid in the recovery of damaged muscle by reducing swelling. The blood flow is improved with compression to such a level that more oxygen and nutrient enriched blood gets to the damaged areas. This will lead to improved muscle efficiency and faster healing 4. Compression Garments will assist with temperature control: Due to the gradient compression and composition of the fabric, Compression Garments will allow your body to stay at maximal performance temperature. 5. Compression Garments will improve joint position sense, also known as proprioception: The message to the brain that controls accuracy movements of the body, are improved due to the sensory feedback from the skin, and in certain ways, from the resistance forces encountered as the fabric is lengthened during limb placement.
  9. Daryl Impey, Christoph Sauzer & David George are all wearing Rockets Compression Garments. Shouldn't you? Stating from R254. To order, simply visit our website and complete the user friendly online order form. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to Email me
  10. Be careful when doing business with the Tri Shop/Blackie Swart (Belleville) <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />To all suppliers (and customers): This is just a friendly warning to inform you to be careful when dealing with the Tri Shop in Belleville. We have been supplying goods to them since January this year and have still not received any payment. We have tried on numerous occasion to get hold of the owner (Blackie Swart) to resolve this issue as our business philosophy is that of building relationships to ensure that we offer a superior product and after sales service. Getting hold of Mr Swart, however, was all in vein and when reaching him the same old conflicting excuses were used and we were past from pillar to post. We are therefore forced to hand him over to our lawyers. So, to ensure that the same don?t happen to you, please think twice when negotiating a payment term with them or when shopping there.
  11. Please help us select a magazine to advertise our new Rockets Compression Garments range and Rockets Chain Sock in. For more information, please visit www.rocketsrange.com
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  13. Dear Hubber Please spend 5 sec to vote in our poll. Your participation is highly appreciated. Kind Regards www.ppfitness.co.za Rockets2009-09-08 07:01:44
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  16. Join our Facebook group (Rockets Compression Garments) and stand a chance to win some Rockets Compression Leggings and CompresSox. www.ppfitness.co.za
  17. Hi Rhodent Please send me your e-mail address and we will send you a quote ASAP!! Alternatively, please feel free to visit our website on www.ppfitness.co.za for more info on the scientific studies done on compression garments and its benefits Kind regards
  18. Thanks Kiewiet... We, the suppliers of Rockets, feel the same, although we do have all the added benifits as well Proud to be the supplier of a South African product!!!
  19. Also, most of SA's top professional athletes wear RCGs, ranging from David George to Johann Botha to Springbok and Super 14 rugby players. Surely they won't settle for an inferior product. So, why pay more (and its allot more!!!) for something that is of the same quality?
  20. Is it a "Medical Classified" garments though? Rockets Compression Garment is the only garment issued with a Nappi code that enable people to claim it back from their medical aid (provided that their medical aid allows it)
  21. in a nutshell...Rockets Compression Garments were introduced and designed by Peak Performance Fitness. These garments are exclusively invented to improve performance by speeding up one's recovery rate. This concept has been scientifically tested & proven. In addition Compression Garments will improve your performance and recovery by: ? Increasing oxygen transport and delivery to the working muscles ? Assisting in removal of lactic acid from working muscles ? Accelerating venous return to the heart ? Ensuring greater mechanical efficiency by allowing less muscle vibration ? Assisting with temperature control RCGs can be worn during exercise to improve performance, after exercise to assist with recovery, during rehabilitation to reduce swelling and assist with recovery, and finally, during long distance travel or periods of inactivity to reduce blood pooling or the onset of DVT. (www.ppfitness.co.za)
  22. If the stitching goes loose, please send it back to us. Our contact details are available on the website (www.ppfitness.co.za). we will make arrangements that the garments are repaired at no cost. However, in order to avoid this from happening we have redesigned the garments with minimal stiching
  23. Actually Spinnekop, its not RICE anymore, but PRICE Prevention Rest Ice Compression Elevation FanieFiets, hi. I have been using mine for training and for recovery for the last 18 months and it is still 100s. The only thing that is fading slightly is the logo, but apart from that its all good. For more info, feel free to visit www.ppfitness.co.za
  24. Hi...yes they do. The best is to phone them on +27219823446 to see what their selling price is. Shout if you need some more infor in compression.
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