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Can I wear compression socks while using Firefly?

By Max Nodland • Last updated on Mar 21, 2025

Yes, you can wear compression socks with Firefly, but research suggests it may not provide extra recovery benefits. A study (Ferguson et al., European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2014) found that neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), like Firefly, significantly reduces muscle soreness—more effectively than compression socks alone. However, combining the two didn’t show any added benefit.