How can wearable tech aid recovery?

Wearable technology can significantly aid recovery by reducing stress, improving sleep, and enhancing overall balance and focus. These devices use various methods to influence the body’s physiological responses:

1. Apollo Device: Developed by neuroscientists, this wearable employs gentle vibrations to help the nervous system recover and rebalance after stress. It is noted for increasing the time spent in deep sleep and reducing stress and anxiety levels by 40%. Users can wear it in multiple ways, including on the wrist, ankle, or clipped to clothing, making it versatile and discreet 1.

2. Sport Performance Tracking: Technologies like the catapult system, used by athletes like Andre Iguodala, monitor physical metrics such as heart rate and movement impact on the body. This data helps optimize training schedules and recovery processes by monitoring load and performance intensities 2.

3. General Stress Management: Devices like the Apollo wearable also cater to broader needs such as managing work stress or living in a busy urban environment by inducing calming effects through skin vibrations. This modulation helps balance the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) responses 3.

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     Technology in Recovery

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     Apollo Wearable: Nervous System Balance

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These sophisticated wearables can serve as tools for better understanding and managing one’s health and recovery process, proving to be beneficial in both professional athletics and everyday stress management.