Compression Therapy
Overview
Presented to : Dr Maham Masood
Presented by: GROUP 3
Gul e nargis
Arishma Majeed
Aqsa babar
Mahjabeen javaid
Muneeba Hanif
Contents
01 Introduction
Methods of Compression
02 Therapy
Integration with
03 Electrotherapy
When should compression
04 therapy be used?
Introduction
• helps increase blood
circulation in the lower legs,
ankles and feet.
• It is an effective treatment for
pain and swelling caused by
conditions associated with
poor circulation, such as
chronic venous insufficiency
and varicose veins.
•
What is Compression Therapy?
Medical treatment Benefits
Applying pressure to specific Helps manage various
areas of the body to improve conditions like lymphedema,
circulation and reduce swelling DVT, and venous insufficiency
Purpose
Improve of Compression Therapy
blood
circulation Aid in wound healing Prevent blood clots
Compression therapy helps Compression therapy can
By applying
enhance blood flow, reducing reduce the risk of blood clot
swelling and discomfort. pressure to the formation by supporting
proper circulation.
affected area,
compression
Methods of Compression
Therapy
• Compression stockings: Stockings
that go up to the knee are the most
common type of compression apparel.
If swelling extends above your knee,
you may need longer stockings or
tights that come up to your waist.
• Bandages and wraps: Elastic
bandages and Velcro wraps may be
easier to apply for people who have
Bandaging
Short Stretch Multilayer Compression
Bandages Bandaging Wraps
High working pressure, Provides graduated Easy to apply,
low resting pressure, compression, suitable adjustable compression
suitable for active for patients with levels, ideal for patients
patients varying needs with mobility issues
Compression
Clothes
Graduated
compressio
01 n 02 Compression sleeves 03 Benefits
Applies pressure to the Specifically designed to Reduces swelling,
target and support improves circulation, and
limbs, helping blood
different areas of the body aids in muscle recovery
flow back to the heart
Other Methods
Intermittent Pneumatic
Pneumatic Compression Compression
Uses inflatable garments to Alternates between inflation and
apply pressure to the limbs for deflation cycles to enhance
improved circulation lymphatic flow and reduce swelling
Integration with
Electrotherapy
Benefits of Integration in electrotherapy
• 1. Enhanced Circulation: Compression therapy improves blood
flow, while electrotherapy stimulates muscle contractions,
promoting even better circulation.
• 2. Reduced Muscle Soreness: Compression helps reduce muscle
oscillation, while electrotherapy promotes muscle relaxation,
reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
• 3. Improved Lymphatic Drainage: Compression aids in removing
waste products, and electrotherapy stimulates lymphatic vessels,
enhancing the removal of toxins.
• 4. Increased Range of Motion: Compression provides support,
while electrotherapy reduces muscle spasm, improving joint
Benefits of Integration in electrotherapy
6. Reduced Inflammation: Compression helps reduce swelling, and electrotherapy
stimulates anti-inflammatory responses.
7. Improved Neuromuscular Control: Electrotherapy enhances muscle activation,
and compression provides proprioceptive feedback, improving neuromuscular
control.
8. Enhanced Pain Relief: Compression provides mechanical pain relief, while
electrotherapy stimulates pain-relieving neurotransmitters.
9. Reduced Muscle Spasm: Compression provides support, and electrotherapy
relaxes muscle spasms.
10. Improved Athletic Performance: Combining compression and electrotherapy
can improve power, speed, and endurance by enhancing muscle function and
recovery.
Techniques for Integration
Sequential Neuromuscular
Compression Electrical Stimulation Cryotherapy
Alternating pressure to Combining electrical Using cold therapy in
stimulation with conjunction with
enhance circulation and
compression for improved compression for pain relief
reduce swelling.
and inflammation reduction.
muscle activation.
When should compression
therapy be used?
For conditions caused
by poor blood
circulation. These
include:
• Chronic venous
insufficiency
• Varicose veins
• Deep vein
thrombosis (DVT)
Side effects
• Low-severity skin
problems
• including itching
• feeling cold or warm
• dry skin
• Discomfort or pain.
severe side effects
can occur, such as:
Contraindicati
ons :
- Avoid using compression
therapy on open wounds or
sensitive skin
- Contraindicated in patients
with severe arterial
insufficiency or deep vein
thrombosis
- Use with caution in patients
Clinical
Applications :
- Wound care
- Lymphedema
management
- Post-surgical recovery
- Pain management
- Sports injury
rehabilitation
Any questions?
Thank you for
your attention.
