INTERMITTENT PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION(IPC)


Unit used:  NormaTec PULSE PRO 2.0 LEG and HIP recovery system

In general, pneumatic compression uses sequence or pattern of pressure to create a squeezing effect to hips or limbs to aid blood and lymp circulation.
Instead of using static compression (squeezing) to transport fluid out of the area of using, NormaTec Pulse Technology uses dynamic compression (pulsing). The pulsing action more effectively mimics the body muscle's pump , greatly enhancing the movement of fluid and metabolites out of the area of using after an intense workout. Veins and lymphatic vessels have one-way valves that prevent fluid backflow. Similarly, NormaTec Pulse Technology uses hold pressures to keep fluids from being forced in the wrong direction. Because extended static pressure can be detrimental to the body’s normal circulatory flow, Sequential Pulse Technology releases the hold pressures once they are no longer needed to prevent backflow. By releasing the hold pressure in each zone as soon as possible, each portion of the limb gains maximal rest time without a significant pause between compression cycles.