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  2. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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    Compression stockings are elastic compression garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the diameter of distended veins and increases venous blood flow velocity and valve effectiveness. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls, and relieves heavy and aching ...

  3. Intermittent pneumatic compression - Wikipedia

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    IPK with inflatable trousers. Intermittent pneumatic compression is a therapeutic technique used in medical devices that include an air pump and inflatable auxiliary sleeves, gloves or boots in a system designed to improve venous circulation in the limbs of patients who have edema or the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), or the combination of DVT and PE, venous ...

  4. Cold compression therapy - Wikipedia

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    Cold compression therapy, also known as hilotherapy, combines two of the principles of rest, ice, compression, elevation to reduce pain and swelling from a sports or activity injury to soft tissues and is recommended by orthopedic surgeons following surgery. The therapy is especially useful for sprains, strains, pulled muscles and pulled ligaments.

  5. Podiatrists Say These Compression Socks Can Help Reduce Leg ...

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    Compression socks relieve leg swelling and pain by boosting circulation. A doctor explains what to look for in the best pair, plus the best options to try.

  6. Should you wear compression socks on flights? Experts ... - AOL

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    Compression socks improve circulation in the lower legs and decrease the opportunity for blood pooling in the veins. “The pooling of blood is what leads to clot formation, and ultimately, DVT ...

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    Hyperice Normatec Go and Focus on the Calf. After testing numerous models of Therabody’s RecoveryAir boots, which cover the entire leg and work in compression cycles that squeeze and release ...

  8. Unna's boot - Wikipedia

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    Traditional Unna's Boot with multiple layers for compression. An Unna’s boot [1] (also Unna boot) is a special gauze (usually 4 inches wide and 10 yards long) bandage, which can be used for the treatment of venous stasis ulcers and other venous insufficiencies of the leg. It can also be used as a supportive bandage for sprains and strains of ...

  9. Post-thrombotic syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Treatment options for PTS include proper leg elevation, compression therapy with elastic stockings, or electrostimulation devices, pharmacotherapy (pentoxifylline), herbal remedies (such as horse chestnut, rutosides), and wound care for leg ulcers. [1] [21] The benefits of compression bandages is unclear. They may be useful to treat edemas. [7]

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