| 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 a portion of the human body. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the body. In this manner, prevention and/or treatment of various medical conditions may be achieved, for example restless leg syndrome, edema, plantar fasciitis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, venous insufficiency, wound care, and/or the like. |
| 主权项 |
1. A foot compression system, comprising:
a retractable, non-bendable pressure pad; a spring coupled to the pressure pad, the spring configured to move the pressure pad into contact with a foot; and a mechanism coupled to the spring, the mechanism operable to move the pressure pad out of contact with the foot by storing energy in the spring, wherein the foot compression system is completely contained within an item of footwear. |
