9 USERMANUAL
Introduction tothe technology
Intermittent pneumatic compression is a useful method for im-
provingperipheral blood and lymphatic circulation,reducingmu-
scle tension caused by stress or chronic and acute pain. Thanks
to its pump action, it promotes venous return (see figure below),
increasing the blood supply of the tissues and their consequent
correctphysiologicalrenewal.
Intermittent pneumatic compression is therefore able to solve
the problem of blood that could stagnate in damaged blood ves-
selsorin any case inareasofthe body thatarenotproperlysupplied.
Externalcompression also allowsexcessinterstitialfluids to return more easily to thecirculatory
system,sothat theycanbe properly and quickly eliminated.
Contraindications
Undesirableeffects may occur ifthe device isused in thefollowing situations orin people suffe-
ring fromthe followingdiseasesandconditions:
• peoplewith implantablemedicaldevices;
• peoplesufferingfrom pulmonaryoedema, heart attack,phlebocarcinoma,high blood
pressure,highfever;
• peoplesufferingfrom burns, dermatitis, purulent wounds, malignanttumours,etc.;
• peoplewhohaveundergone skinsurgery in thetreatmentarea;
• peoplewith severecirculation problems, such ashardeningof thearteries, angina,
heartattack, etc .;
• peoplewith suspected blood clots;
• peoplewith severemalformationsorwearersof prostheses(orotherfixationdevices)
inthe treatmentarea;
• immediatelyafterundergoingsurgery for thetreatment ofvaricose veins;
• userswhohave just undergone surgery,pregnantwomen,children;
CONSULTYOURDOCTORBEFORE STARTINGTREATMENTWITH THEDEVICE.
Warnings
Itisrecommended:
• to use the device keeping the applicator at least 3 metres away from televisions, monitors,
mobile phones or any other electronic equipment even if the device does not generate or
receiveany electromagnetic interference fromother equipment;
• to avoid use of the device by people who are not properly trained and who have not read
thismanual;
• during treatment, theuser is advisednot to wearmetalobjects;
