Chelsea FC Women partner with Compex on recovery technology

Chelsea FC Women have agreed a multi-year supplier partnership with Compex, bringing the electrical muscle stimulation specialist into the club’s performance and recovery set-up.The deal adds another brand into the women’s team’s performance ecosystem as clubs continue to professionalise backroom provision and invest in marginal gains that can protect availability across a congested calendar.Giulia Mazzia, commercial director for Chelsea FC Women, said: “We are delighted to welcome Compex as an official supplier. This partnership reflects the importance we place on supporting our players at every stage of their performance cycle, from recovery to preparation. By continuing to invest in best-in-class technology, we are delivering excellence across our training environment and beyond.”Chelsea said Compex will provide recovery and performance solutions designed to support players throughout the season, with the aim of improving preparation and recovery both on and off the pitch.Compex’s EMS devices will be integrated into the club’s existing performance infrastructure, with planned use across training and matchday routines as well as rehabilitation programmes.Laura Bettinelli, Chelsea FC Women’s lead physiotherapist, said: “Compex empowers us to optimise rehabilitation, recovery and performance through advanced muscle stimulation, even when traditional training is limited. "It delivers meaningful improvements in pain relief, reduces muscle soreness and helps our players stay healthier while achieving greater performance gains.”Compex was founded in Switzerland in 1986 and positions its products as science-backed tools for performance, pain management, recovery and rehabilitation, with clinically proven EMS technology central to its proposition.The company is part of Enovis, a medical technology group focused on solutions designed to improve outcomes and restore motion, adding a healthcare-led dimension to the partnership narrative.Arnaud Marie, Compex general manager, said: “Chelsea FC Women’s performance culture and long-term vision align perfectly with the Compex approach. "Our EMS solutions are already trusted by athletes and medical professionals worldwide, and we are proud to see them fully embedded within one of the most advanced performance environments in women’s football. Together, we will continue to raise standards in preparation and recovery.”Helen Cartwright, Compex UK manager, said: “We’re thrilled to announce our supplier partnership with Chelsea FC Women! Their skill, drive and spirit inspire us every day. "At Compex, we help elite athletes recover smarter and perform at their peak, making this collaboration a perfect match. We’re excited to help the players perform at their best, recover smarter and continue setting the highest standards in women’s football.”Chelsea linked the announcement to its broader investment plan around the women’s team, following confirmation they will play all Barclays Women’s Super League matches at Stamford Bridge from 2026/27.