the Opedix® Base Layer Difference
The Opedix® Base Layer uses patented technology developed by orthopedists at the Steadman Clinic to provide targeted biomechanical support. By combining principles of kinetic alignment and directional compression, it helps maintain optimal joint alignment, reduce muscle fatigue, lower injury risk, and enhance post-skiing recovery.
It’s like wearing a smart support system under your everyday gear that keeps your joints in the right place, helps your muscles work more efficiently, and lets you ski longer with less pain & fatigue.
MOVEMENT SCIENCE
The Opedix® Base Layer uses patented directional compression zones to guide your body into natural, efficient alignment.
- Targeted Support: Compression panels are mapped to key muscle groups and joints to promote kinetic alignment. Around the knees, these zones reduce lateral drift and torsional stress. Around the hips, they stabilize rotation and tilt to keep your lower body balanced and aligned.
- Biomechanical Design: Developed with orthopedists at the Steadman Clinic using motion capture and EMG testing, ensuring support is applied exactly where your body needs it.
- Proven Results: Lab and on-hill testing show up to 78% reduction in injury risk, improved muscle efficiency, and faster recovery.
This is wearable science. With movement science technology, it helps you ski smarter, protect vital joints and muscles, and recover faster.
Performance
Directional compression zones provide targeted support to key muscle groups and joints, promoting optimal alignment and neuromuscular efficiency. EMG studies show up to 25% improved muscle recruitment, while motion capture confirms 20% better joint alignment and movement control.
- 18% greater vertical displacement in turns under fatigue
- 12% faster transition between turns
- 15% longer maintenance of proper stance and balance
- 15% reduction in perceived exertion during prolonged skiing
Your body moves more efficiently, so you can perform better with less effort, turn faster, and stay balanced even when tired.
Injury Reduction
The directional compression acts like an external exoskeleton, distributing forces along muscles and joints to reduce strain across the lower body. Targeted support zones around the hips and pelvis help stabilize movement patterns, reducing torsion and imbalance through the kinetic chain. Lab and field studies show:
- Knee torque reduced by 16%, ACL stress reduced by 35%
- Meniscus strain reduced by 22%, hip and ankle strain reduced by 10–15%
- Knee pain reduced by 21%, lower back pain reduced by 50%
- Injury risk decreased by up to 78% in on-hill testing
The base layer protects your knees, hips, and back. It lowers your risk of injury, keeps joints aligned, and reduces strain on muscles.
Recovery
Graduated compression enhances circulation, supporting metabolic waste removal and oxygen delivery. Core and hip stabilization improves biomechanical efficiency, limiting energy leaks. Studies show:
- Quadriceps and hamstring fatigue decreased by 12–18% without loss of power
- Muscular recovery after skiing improved, allowing faster return to full performance
- Reduced compensatory movements lead to lower cumulative stress on muscles and joints
Your muscles get less tired and recover faster after skiing or training. You can get back on the hill sooner and maintain peak performance for longer.
ATHLETE TESTED & APPROVED
The Opedix® Base Layer isn’t just theory, it’s science in action. Developed with orthopedists at the Steadman Clinic and studied at the University of Denver, the technology has been peer-reviewed and validated in multiple independent research studies.
- Real-World Testing: Thousands of athletes, including professional skiers, have worn Opedix® Base Layer garments in high-intensity training and competition, showing measurable reductions in injury, fatigue, and pain.
- Patented Technology: Unique directional compression patterns/zoning are protected by multiple patents, ensuring the innovation is unmatched in the market.
- Peer-Reviewed Evidence: Clinical and biomechanical studies demonstrate up to 78% reduction in injury risk, decreased knee torque, improved alignment, and enhanced recovery.
The Opedix® Base Layer is scientifically proven, field-tested, and patented. You can trust it because the results are backed by real research and expert clinicians.
