20-minutes of Compression Therapy in Normatec Compressions Boots at Fit & Functional - Midtown. As you may know, recovery can be speeded by increasing blood flow. One way to do that is to use compression therapy devices. Compression therapy is a type of physical therapy that gently squeezes your legs to improve circulation which gets oxygen-rich blood flowing to your muscles to aid in recovery. You can use compression boots every day as often as two times a day for up to 30 minutes. You get the most benefit using them for at least 10 minutes. Compression therapy is good for: * Warming up before exercise. * Speeding recovery after exercise. NOTE: The following is indicated by some studies and more studies are needed to definitively prove these benefits. Compression therapy may also be good for: * Injuries such as plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, knee pain, and arthritis pain, sore hips, and lower back pain. In addition to recovery, compression therapy may help: * ...