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Some features of compression therapy for early forms of chronic venous diseases of the lower limbs

Амбулаторная хирургия, 2019
The current compression garment selection guide is targeted at the earliest clinical stages of chronic venous disease (CVD) and assumes a priori that application of a higher class of compression improves the calf muscle pump function, which is the major ...
V. Yu. Bogachev, B. V. Boldin, N. R. Arkadan, V. N. Lobanov   +3 more
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Long-term Results of Microvascular Lymph Node Transfer: Correlation of Preoperative Factors and Operation Outcome

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021
Background:. Our objective was to analyze whether a correlation could be observed between preoperative factors and microvascular lymph node transfer outcome after long-term follow-up. Methods:.
Eeva H. Rannikko, MD, Sinikka H. Suominen, MD, PhD, Anne M. Saarikko, MD, PhD, Tiina P. Viitanen, MD, PhD, Maija T. Mäki, MD, PhD, Marko P. Seppänen, MD, PhD, Erkki A. Suominen, MD, PhD, Pauliina Hartiala, MD, PhD   +7 more
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Washing Characterization of Compression Socks

AUTEX Research Journal, 2022
Compression socks are highly recommended textile garments for the exertion of compression pressure (kPa) at the ankle. They work on the principle of the highest pressure at the ankle gradually decreasing from the ankle to the calf.
Siddique Hafiz Faisal, Mazari Adnan Ahmed, Havelka Antonin, Kus Zdenek, Akcagun Engin   +4 more
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Compression socks enhance sensory feedback to improve standing balance reactions and reflex control of walking

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2021
Background Compression garments are generally used for their potential benefits in exercise performance and post-exercise recovery. Previous studies show that compression sleeves worn at the elbow change neuromuscular control and improve performance ...
Yao Sun, Bridget Munro, E. Paul Zehr
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A Wearable FES Compression Garment [PDF]

International Conference on the Challenges, Opportunities, Innovations and Applications in Electronic Textiles, 2019
Functional electrical stimulation is commonly used as a rehabilitation therapy to support the movement of individuals who have suffered traumatic spinal cord injury. Recently, there has been a focused interest on the development of textile electrodes, as they pose many benefits over traditional electrodes.
Bennett, Rebecca, McDonnell, Chloe, Tyler, David, Wood, Jane   +3 more
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Computer-Assisted Modeling and Design of Compression Garments with Graded Unit Compression

AUTEX Research Journal, 2020
This article presents a useful algorithm for designing compression products with intended and graded unit pressure along the part of the body covered with the mentioned garments.
Kowalski Krzysztof, Kłonowska Magdalena, Sujka Witold, Latańska Ilona, Kowalski Tomasz Marek   +4 more
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Impact of Multidirectional Transverse Calf Muscle Loading on Calf Muscle Force in Young Adults

Frontiers in Physiology, 2018
It has been demonstrated that unidirectional transversal muscle loading induced by a plunger influences muscle shape and reduces muscle force. The interaction between muscle and transversal forces may depend on specific neuromuscular properties that ...
Tobias Siebert, Manuel Eb, David S. Ryan, James M. Wakeling, Norman Stutzig   +4 more
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Prevention of lymphoedema after axillary clearance by external compression sleeves PLACE randomised trial results. Effects of high BMI

Cancer Medicine, 2023
Around 25% of women undergoing Axillary Clearance (ANC) develop lymphedema (LE). Intervention with a compression garment is recommended to prevent LE but no randomised evidence exists to support this strategy.
Nigel J. Bundred, Emma Barrett, Chriss Todd, Julie Morris, Donna Watterson, Arnie Purushotham, Katie Riches, Abigail Evans, Anthony Skene, Vaughan Keeley, the Investigators of BEA/PLACE studies   +10 more
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Neuromuscular Compression Garments: Effects on Neuromuscular Strength and Recovery [PDF]

, 2011
Neuromuscular Compression Garments: Effects on Neuromuscular Strength and Recovery Graduated compression stockings have been used as a mechanical method of deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis for several years.
José Vilaça, Martim Bottaro, Saulo Martorelli   +2 more
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Quantified hemodynamics of compression garments

Veins and Lymphatics, 2013
Various forms of compression therapy have been utilized for centuries in the treatment of venous disease, with inelastic bandage systems being used in the more acute treatment of severe venous disease and elastic compression stockings used for long-term ...
Dean J. Bender, Helane Fronek, Ed Arkans
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