Healthcare Technology Report July 15, 2024
Nike and Hyperice, a health technology company, have partnered to develop two wearable technologies that are designed to improve the warm-up and recuperation routines of athletes. High-tech footwear and a versatile vest comprise the recently introduced products. The footwear, which Nike describes as “wearable and mobile,” is equipped with heat and dynamic air-compression massage capabilities for the feet and ankles. A system of dual-air Normatec bladders, which are incorporated with warming elements, is employed in these boots to ensure that the upper portion of the boots is evenly heated. Nike clarified that this combination is intended to “drive heat deep into the muscle and tissue in the foot and ankle, helping athletes move, perform and recover naturally much faster.” The...