Mobility Assist
031 331 0708
031 566 1555
060 576 7943
Suite 3
6 Swapo Rd
Durban North
Professional Solutions for Mobility & Assistive Technologies
Collaborating with you in your endeavour for freedom of movement and improving your abilities.
COMPRESSION THERAPY
There are many different international standards when measuring the pressure gradient of compression garments, Class 1 (15-20 mm Hg) Class 2 (20-30 mm Hg) Class 3 (30-40 mm Hg).
No matter which class of garment is used, ongoing maintenance with compression garments reduces Lymph fluid (Oedema) and maintain the limb in a "dry state".
GOALS OF ELASTIC COMPRESSION THERAPY
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Preventing a decrease in blood flow velocity
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Restoring blood flow velocity to normal
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Reducing or preventing lymphatic fluid
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Must be graduated (Higher compression at the ankle and decreasing as you move higher up the leg).
Additional uses for compression garments (REFERENCE)
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Post burn wound management (Treatment for hypertrophic scarring)
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Enhances motor skills.
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Boosts lactate removal and enhances oxygen supply during exercise and training, thereby improving the athletes recovery time.
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Assists with body shaping (Cosmetic appearances).
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Chronic venous disease. (If used prophylactically, it can prevent venous ulcers).
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Used prophylactically to prevent post mastectomy Oedema.

