# Rehabilitation Compression Sportswear The Nike Pro Combat Recovery HyperTight is Worn After Games By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-pro-combat-recovery-hypertight References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2014/1/nike-pro-combat-recovery-hypertight) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/training/recovery-hypertight) What an athlete wears between workouts, games and other strenuous activities can be just as important as what they wear during; the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletes-warmup-and-recovery) Pro Combat Recovery HyperTight is exactly what both professional and amateur athletes can benefit from. It is a sophisticated pair of [compression leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microload-gtights) that puts the right amount of pressure along the leg to keep swelling in the muscles down. Designed through Nike Sport Research Lab and its work with coaches, physiologists and athletes including LeBron James, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jon Jones, Matt Kemp and Colin Kaepernick, the Nike Pro Combat Recovery HyperTight boasts a Graduated Compression system that is tighter at the ankles and looser as the thigh. Available online and at limited retail stores at the beginning of February, the tights will benefit [rehabilitation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-boost) greatly for athletes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Graduated Compression:** Opportunity for innovative compression technology that provides varying levels of pressure along the legs for enhanced muscle recovery. - **Rehabilitation Sportswear:** Potential for specialized athletic wear designed to optimize recovery and reduce swelling in injured muscles. - **Athlete Performance Optimization:** Disruptive innovation possibilities in the development of sports clothing that maximizes athletic performance and aids in recovery. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Apparel:** The sports apparel industry stands to benefit from advancements in compression technology and specialized recovery sportswear. - **Sports Rehabilitation:** Opportunities exist for the rehabilitation industry to embrace innovative sportswear solutions that promote faster recovery and injury prevention. - **Athletic Training:** The realm of athletic training can explore disruptive innovations that integrate clothing technology to enhance performance and aid in recovery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Enhanced Athlete Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletes-warmup-and-recovery.md) - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Targeted Air Compression Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compression-therapy.md) - [Restorative Athlete Leg Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperice-normatec-20-legs.md) - [Compression Massage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compression-massage-boots.md) - [Air Compression Therapy Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-compression-therapy.md) - [Sleek Recovery-Aiding Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologenix.md) - [Athletic Extremity Recovery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-boots-system.md) - [Workout Recovery Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vktry-recovery-clog.md)