Passive regeneration with compression stockings for heavy legs

Blackroll is a familiar name to many people. To this day, the name stands for the black fascia roller with which the company has had a significant impact on the field of active regeneration. Originally, the focus was primarily on self-treatment, exercise and mobilisation. But regeneration does not end with activity. This is precisely where the expansion of the portfolio presented here comes in: compression stockings as a tool for passive regeneration .

Regeneration encompasses more than training, stretching or exercise. Sleep plays a central role, as do rest periods and measures that support the body without any activity on its part. Compression stockings address precisely this aspect. They are designed to provide noticeable relief for tired and heavy legs, for example after long days of standing or walking – a scenario that is particularly common at trade fairs. Anyone who spends many hours on their feet for several days in a row knows the feeling: the legs feel heavy, water accumulates, and the muscles feel tired. This is where compression stockings come in, by supporting the removal of fluid. After just a short period of use, a lighter, fresher feeling sets in – comparable to the feeling after getting up in the morning.

Compression stockings as part of passive regeneration

The stockings are not a medical product, but their mode of action is based on well-known principles from lymphatic drainage. The aim is to promote the removal of water and waste products from the muscles. They thus complement active regeneration measures in a meaningful way without replacing them. At the heart of the system is an integrated battery-powered pump. It controls several air chambers within the stockings one after the other. A total of five chambers are used, arranged one above the other so that there are no pressure gaps. The air pressure is built up from the bottom to the top – chamber by chamber – simulating a wave-like compression along the leg. This principle ensures that fluid that has accumulated in the legs is systematically removed. At the same time, waste products are released from the muscles, which supports the regeneration process.

Technology, operation and adjustment

An important aspect is ease of use. The pump is charged via USB-C and can either be operated during use or used with a removable battery. Five different pressure levels can be set via integrated LEDs. This allows the intensity to be individually adjusted – depending on muscle tone, connective tissue and personal preference. Athletes with more pronounced muscles often benefit from higher pressure levels, while lower settings are selected for more sensitive tissue. Gentle compression is also beneficial for people with lipoedema or circulatory disorders. The possibility of fine gradation makes the application practical for different target groups. Typical areas of application include:

• Regeneration after training sessions
• Relief during long periods of standing and walking
• Support after physical exertion in everyday life
• Supplement to therapeutic measures

Use in therapy, everyday life and sport

Compression stockings were originally developed in collaboration with athletes, who used them immediately after training sessions to shorten their recovery time. However, during use it became apparent that many other users also benefited from the positive effects. Physiotherapy practices use the stockings to complement lymphatic drainage, for example as an additional service. After manual treatment, patients can use passive compression to prolong the effect. At the same time, the product also opens up new possibilities for end users: use at home, for example in the evening on the sofa, is explicitly considered. A decisive factor here is the price. As it is not a medical device, the RRP remains significantly lower than that of classic lymphomat systems. A pair, including a battery and carrying bag, costs €499. This makes the compression stockings accessible to both practices and private users.

Regeneration beyond movement

The approach clearly shows that regeneration does not have to be exclusively active. While movement, mobilisation and training remain central components, passive support is becoming increasingly important. Compression stockings offer a practical solution, especially in everyday life, during work or after long days on your feet. The combination of technical simplicity, variable intensity and clear objectives makes them an integral part of modern regeneration concepts. Not as a substitute for exercise, but as a supplement – where the body needs support without having to be active itself.