ACTION

1. Hemodynamics effect

• Increase venous blood flow
• Decrease venous blood volume
• Reduce reflux in diseased superficial and/or deep veins
• Reduce a pathologically elevated venous pressure

2. Effect on tissue

• Reduce an elevated water content of the tissue
• Increase the drainage of nocious substances
• Reduce inflammation
• Sustain reparative processes
• Improve movement of tendons and joints