Indications
Aching and swelling legs
Foot and leg oedemas
Post mastectomy lymphedema
Recommended in case of:
Lack of physical activity
Prolonged period of sitting or standing
Air and ground travel
Oral contracertion
Pregnancy
Obesity
Overheating
Prevention of DVT
Contra-indications
People with implanted pacemakes
Patients undergoing anti-cancer therapy
Warnings
Acute venous thrombosis
Tendency to bleeding induced by anti-clotting treatment
Sciatica or any other neuralgia
Skin lesions in the calf region (Inflammation, infection, scars, or severe varicose veins)
In these instances, apply the electrodes next to but not onto the affected area
Do not use for application on head, neck and heart regions
(1) Zuccarelli F. - Angéiologie, 2005, vol 57, N° 2 : Activation de la pompe musculaire du mollet par èlectrostimulation Veinoplus
(2) Man W. & Cywinski J. - Medecine and Science in sports and exercises v. 35, 2003: Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on foot ankle volume during standing |