Foot compression system

摘要

Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot. Improved blood circulation may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like.

主权项

1. A method of implementing athletic recovery in a person following exercise, the method comprising:
moving, via a motor, a non-bendable pressure pad a first time to bring the non-bendable pressure pad into contact with a foot to compress a portion of the foot, wherein the non-bendable pressure pad and the motor are completely contained within an item of footwear; moving, via the motor, the non-bendable pressure pad a second time to bring the non-bendable pressure pad out of contact with the foot to allow the portion of the foot to at least partially refill with blood; and moving, via the motor, the non-bendable pressure pad a third time to bring the non-bendable pressure pad into contact with the foot to force at least a portion of the blood out of the portion of the foot.