02/04/2026
How important is equal strength on both sides of the body for an athlete? The answer is - it can be crucial for success.
How long does it take to achieve that symmetry?
Well, a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial studied the Victory Super Patch with 70 US College Division-1 athletes as part of the POWER-UP Trial conducted with researchers working alongside the University of Arizona.
The study, published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness (2026), found athletes wearing the patch experienced:
• 5–6% increase in knee extension strength
• 7–8% increase in knee flexion strength
• Improved neuromuscular activation
• Better jump symmetry between limbs
• Increased eccentric force production.
In elite sport, even small gains in force production can mean faster acceleration, stronger jumps, and better change-of-direction performance.
The technology works through haptic vibrotactile stimulation, activating sensory receptors in the skin that influence how the nervous system communicates with muscles. Researchers also noted potential benefits for:
✔ Performance
✔ Injury prevention
✔ Neuromuscular coordination
✔ Return-to-sport rehab
No drugs.
Non-invasive.
No adverse effects.
Complete peer-reviewed study available on PubMed.
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