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Air compression therapy, as a non-invasive means of rehabilitation, has been widely used in the field of medical and physical rehabilitation in recent years. It applies pressure and release to specific parts of the body through mechanically inflated devices, thereby promoting blood circulation and lymphatic fluid flow, achieving a variety of therapeutic effects. This article will introduce the principle of air compression therapy in detail, and focus on how to apply this therapy with leg compression boots.
What is the principle of air compression therapy?
Air compression therapy uses mechanically inflated devices, such as socks, sleeves, pants, or boots, to apply rhythmic pressure and relaxation to parts of the body. The mechanism of action of this therapy is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Promote blood circulation: Through the circulation process of pressure and relaxation, you can effectively promote the flow of blood in the body, especially for the extremities and other peripheral parts. This helps to speed up metabolism and reduce blood stasis, thereby preventing and improving varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis and other problems.
Accelerate lymphatic return: The lymphatic system is one of the body's important immune systems and is responsible for removing excess water and waste from the body. Air compression therapy, by applying pressure, can promote the return of lymph fluid and help reduce edema and inflammation.
Reduce muscle fatigue and pain: For athletes or people who stand and walk for a long time, air compression therapy can effectively relieve muscle fatigue and pain. Through the process of pressure relaxation, you can promote muscle relaxation and reduce lactic acid buildup, thus speeding up recovery.
How is air compression therapy applied to leg compression boots?
Leg compression boots are a specific form of air compression therapy applied to the legs. It usually uses a mechanical inflator to apply rhythmic pressure and relaxation to the legs, thereby giving full play to the therapeutic effects of air compression therapy.
Structural features: Leg compression boots usually consist of multiple air bags, which can be inflated and deflated according to a preset procedure. By adjusting the order and time of inflating and deflating the air bag, precise pressure and relaxation of the different parts of the leg can be achieved.
Mechanism of action: When the leg compression boot begins to work, the air bag will inflate and deflate in turn, putting pressure on the leg. This pressure can promote the return of blood and lymph fluid from the lower extremities to the heart and lymphatic system, thereby improving blood circulation and lymphatic circulation. At the same time, this rhythmic pressure and relaxation can also promote muscle relaxation, reduce lactic acid buildup, and accelerate recovery.
Treatment effect: Leg compression boots have a significant therapeutic effect in many aspects. First of all, it can effectively prevent and improve varicose veins in the lower extremities, deep vein thrombosis and other problems. Second, it can speed up the return of lymph fluid and reduce edema and inflammation. In addition, for athletes or people who stand and walk for a long time, leg compression boots can also relieve muscle fatigue and pain and speed up recovery.
What should you pay attention to when using air compression therapy?
Although air compression therapy and leg compression boots have a variety of therapeutic effects, they are not suitable for all populations. In particular, patients with serious diseases such as heart failure and deep vein thrombosis should avoid using it. In addition, when using leg compression boots, the following points should also be noted:
Professional guidance: It is recommended to use leg compression boots under the guidance of a professional physical therapist to ensure safety and maximize results.
Appropriate adjustment: According to the individual situation, appropriate adjustment of the air bag inflation and discharge sequence, time and pressure intensity, in order to achieve the best treatment effect.
Attention: During the use, you should closely observe the body reaction, if there is discomfort or abnormal situation, you should immediately stop using and consult a doctor.
In summary, air compression therapy and its leg compression boots, as a non-invasive means of rehabilitation, have significant therapeutic effects in promoting blood circulation, accelerating lymphatic fluid return, and reducing muscle fatigue and pain. However, it is also necessary to pay attention to personal circumstances and professional guidance when using to ensure safety and effectiveness.