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THE IPC PRINCIPLE
Intermittent (alternating) compression, which is not generated through manual
massage but rather by a device, is known in medicine as intermittent pneu-
matic compression, or IPC. It uses the principle of pneumatic alternating
pressures. It is prescribed by doctors for the treatment of venous or lymphatic
diseases. When used to prevent thrombosis and for sports injuries, it does not
carry the risks found in medication-based treatment.
The IPC simulates the function of the natural muscle pumps found in the hu-
man body. Air is pumped with alternating pressure into double-walled leg cuffs
for example. The pressure is increased and decreased in defined time seg-
ments. It should be possible to adjust the pressure level to suit the user and
the pressure must never exceed 100 mmHg. The treatment duration and fre-
quency depend on the person's condition when used for cosmetic purposes,
or as recommended by the doctor when used for medical reasons. However,
the treatment should last for at least 20 minutes. Any medical use should, of
course, be supervised by a doctor.
The shape and type of cuff used is important. Due to the proven importance of
the draining of the network of veins in the sole, the cuff should cover both the
entire leg and the foot.
The rhythmic increase and decrease in pressure on the tissue leads to water
and protein being pumped out of the interstitial tissue. If the patient has a
medical indication, a compression dressing should be applied or a surgical
stocking should be worn after using the IPC as the residual protein causes
blood serum to flow from the capillaries into the tissue after an IPC treatment
session. This measure prevents this flow occurring. These measures do not
need to be taken if you simply remain lying down after treatment. When using
the equipment at home it therefore makes sense to use it before bedtime.
BENEFITS OF THE IPC
• Improvement of venous and lymphatic macrocirculation through the pas-
sive activation of the natural muscle pump
• Improvement of blood flow characteristics
• Positive flow-mechanical effects
• Considerable boost to the wound healing process
• Can promote the healing of lower-leg ulcers
• Favourable influence on lymphatic fistulas
• Carries a lower risk than other methods
• Pain-free, comfortable, uncomplicated and excellent tolerability
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