Pneumatic Compression, or more precisely, Sequential Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, is the process of applying graduated pressure to the limbs to promote the return of lymphatic fluid and venous blood from the extremities towards the centre of the body.
What is this used for?
Clinically, these devices are commonly used for patients with conditions including lymphoedema, chronic swelling, venous insufficiency or to help prevent blood clots in the extremities.
In recent years, there has been interests among professional athletes to use Intermittent Compression a means to hasten recovery by accelerating the removal of metabolic waste products in the tissues, but the jury is still out on its efficacy for this purpose.
When to exercise caution?
However, if there is any suspicion of the presence of blood clots, it needs to be cleared as the presence of blood clot itself becomes a contraindication for this procedure.
New and improved design
Our devices feature the latest design, with six-chamber sleeves for both upper and lower limbs. Compared to conventional single chamber design, the new design is better at stopping retrograde flow by locking them at the junctions between pockets, thus facilitating sequential transport of fluid from extremities toward the trunk and thorax.
It also features programmable pressure settings, compression sequencing (to focus on or skip some sections), and a chargeable battery for superior portability for home therapy or travel needs.
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