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ACTION OF COMPRESSION THERAPY
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
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