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Independent scientific and medical research has been the vehicle of credibility and acceptance for Skins™ into the elite sporting segment. Skins™ is the only therapeutic sports compression wear that can attest to having independent scientific testing conducted on their products including three published studies with two additional studies pending publication.

In addition to providing first-rate sporting benefits, the increased oxygenation and circulation provided by Skins™ is also an excellent means of relieving many medical complaints including arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, lymphoedema, varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. It is also effective in promoting circulation during pregnancy.

Skins™ Research Institute

Skins™ is committed to independent research into the therapeutic and performance benefits of compression and technical wear.

The mission of the Skins™ Research Institute is to validate the therapeutic benefit claims of Skins™ performance equipment, whilst aiming to promote the physiological benefits of graduated compression.

Contributors / Associates

Dr Nick Gill – Strength and Conditioning Coach, Waikato Chiefs
Dr Michael Trenell – Research Fellow, Woolcock Institute of Respiratory Research
Catherine Walsh – Research Scientist, Woolcock Institute of Respiratory Research
Jason McLaren – Director, Academy for Sports Biomechanics & Injury Prevention
Melinda Wosik – Clinical Trials Coordinator, Western Sydney Area Health
Laurence Haugton – Researcher, University of Western Australia
Dr Ben Dascombe – Exercise Physiologist, Western Australian Institute of Sport
Melissa Hagan – Clinical Researcher

Published Papers and Reports

Research Reports have demonstrated the following benefits from wearing Skins™:

Increases venous return
Reduces post-exercise muscle soreness
Removes lactic acid faster
Increases strength and power
Improves endurance
Improves body temperature control
Reduces in-flight ankle oedema

The Australian Physiotherapist Association (APA) has endorsed Skins™ as a leader in compression performance equipment. The recommendation followed rigorous testing by APA-commissioned sports scientists that confirmed Skins’™ ability to enhance performance, endurance and recovery. APA is the professional body representing individual physiotherapists, physiotherapy practices and the physiotherapy profession generally in Australia.

Skins™ are also endorsed by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and are registered as a therapeutic device within the Australian market. In launching globally, Skins™ aims to gain similar endorsements and registrations within each market which will enhance the profile of the Skins™ brand and products.