The two basic components of true “medical-grade compression” are gradient compression and minimum compression levels.
Gradient compression means the compression is strongest farthest away from the centre of the body/heart and slowly loosens as it goes closer to the centre of the body.
Medical-grade compression levels are in the “sweet spot” for improving circulation and removing lactic-acid and other fluid build up. Unlike most other 'active wear' and retail compression available in New Zealand (that are not gradient and provide much lower grade compression), Bauerfeind compression is true medical grade.