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Device description
neuromuscular electrical stimula-
tion, are listed in a study
2
as
follows: “1) musculo-venous pump
activation to increase venous blood
flow and reduce venous stasis, 2)
activation of the venous foot pump
to increase venous blood flow, 3)
increasing interstitial hydrostatic
pressure to promote fluid reab-
sorption and 4) increasing lymph
flow.”
Application frequency:
As required, if swelling occurs
Stimulation intensity:
Obvious muscular twitching in the
active relaxation phase and strong
tetanic contractions should be
visible in the contraction phase,
gradually increase the intensity
Positioning of the electrodes:
Place along the lymph vessels (see
Fig. right)
8.
Vein Massage
The feeling of heaviness and dis-
comfort in the legs is generally
created by disturbances in the
venous return. This means that the
return flow of the blood to the heart
no longer functions properly and that the tissue and muscles
are not sufficiently supplied with oxygen any more. This can be
caused by, for example, hormonal disturbances connected with
menstruation, persistent heat, standing/sitting for too long or
clothes that are too tight.
2
W Man IO, Lepar GS, Morrissey MC, Cywinski JK, Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on
Foot/Ankle Volume during Standing, Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 Apr; 35(4):630-4.
