The compression vest is considered to be a superior solution in comparison to previous methods such as the sandbag or the usage of adhesive tapes.

Studies have shown that the sandbag often fails to provide uniform or adequate pressure on the site. In contrast, the adhesive bandages were at times too tight which led to medical adhesive-related skin injuries or MARSI (How, 2019).

With the issues of previous solutions, the compression vest has adapted and improved some of the shortcomings that were happening, through the flexible material being used to manufacture the vest allowing it to reduce discomfort while also immobilizing the specific area of injury and providing a uniform amount of compression that can be moved for accuracy and precision.. As well as the hypoallergenic foam reduces the issue of MARSI for patients using adhesive bandages.