Benefits to Patients
Compression therapy equipment is cost effective and clinically proven to help stimulate the venous system and address the factors associated with blood clot formation, lymphedema, and venous stasis ulcers. Some of the benefits compression therapy equipment can have for you or your loved one include:
- Treatment of lymphedema
- Prevention of deep vein thrombosis
- Prevention of venous stasis ulcers
- Prevention of intermittent claudication
- Reduction of discomfort
- Reduction in swelling
- Helping the healing process
For more information, try these resources:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Dvt/DVT_WhatIs.html
National Blood Clot Alliance
http://stoptheclot.org/
National Patient Safety Foundation
http://www.npsf.org/