Pressure therapy is a method of physiotherapy which is a mechanical effect on tissues in the metered compressed air from a cyclical downturn in the venous wall and an upward velocity gradient of the venous outflow.
The action is carried out by both local and Central neurohormonal factors as a result of stimulation of receptors. The result of a reflex response is the release of blood encephalins, endorphins, corticosteroids and other biologically active substances which activate the metabolism and normalize homeostasis.
Indications for use
Pressure therapy is often used in such diseases as hypertension, heart disease, disease and Raynaud's syndrome, atherosclerosis, edema (of various origins), lymphedema, gastrointestinal tract, diabetes and antipatia limbs.
Contraindications
This procedure is contraindicated in malignant tumors, hemophilia, active pulmonary tuberculosis, herpes, and fungal diseases, skin damage and acute thrombosis.
