2023-09-12 13:12:40
Are pressotherapy boots effective?
“The boots of pressotherapy are synthetic, explains Jérôme Auger, physiotherapist. Air is sent through the boots into cells. These inflate and deflate and exert pressure on the feet, calves, legs, knees, and thighs. »
The boots of pressotherapy are used for the legs. For the arms, we use sleeves, and for the stomach a belt.
What are the benefits of pressotherapy?
“Press therapy is a technique that allowsaccelerate venous return », explains Jérôme Auger, physiotherapist. Because when you have a blood circulation disorder, the blood stagnates, which leads to problems with heavy legsof the varices…
“Pressotherapy therefore helps relieve blood circulation problems such as heavy legs which cause tingling, pain and numbness; THE edema and cellulite due to Water retention, THE lymphedema », specifies the physiotherapist.
Pressotherapy is also used among athletes to help them recover better.
Whether following training or a marathon-type sporting event, pressotherapy promotes better recovery and more muscular well-being. This limits the risk of sprains and strains. Jérôme Auger, physiotherapist
What contraindications to pressotherapy?
Like any medical technique, pressotherapy is not always indicated. It should not be performed in cases of renal failure, vein thrombosisof heart problemsof cancerous tumors.
How many times per week ?
“In a therapeutic context, it is necessary to plan two pressotherapy sessions per week for two monthss environ », recommends the physiotherapist. How long are these sessions? ” It is necessary to count between 30 minutes and 1 hour depending on the severity of the attack », specifies the health professional. But also the availability of the patient!
And in the sporting context? “The sessions take place on demand, depending on training and competitions”, says Jérôme Auger.
What is the price of a pressotherapy session?
It all depends, in fact, on the setting in which the session takes place (medical or well-being) and on the price charged by the physiotherapist.
As part of well-being, it is necessary to count approximately 50 euros for a 30 minute session.
Is pressotherapy reimbursed by Social Security?
In the context of a blood circulation problem, treatment by theHealth Insurance of a pressotherapy session is 16,13 euros.
Pressotherapy or lymphatic drainage?
Pressotherapy and lymphatic drainage are two different things. “Press therapy is a technique that focuses on the veins, reminds the physiotherapist. Lymphatic drainage drains the lymph. »
The definition of lymph is as follows: it is a translucent liquid which transports white blood cells, lymphocytes, and which evacuates waste from cells. Lymph comes from the blood and circulates in the lymphatic vessels.
Lymphatic drainage stimulates the circulation of lymph in order to detoxify the body, combat stress, firm the skin, etc. It is also used in blood circulation disorders.
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