Is Compression Therapy Good for Legs | Dr Chirag Patel

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Is Compression Therapy Good for Legs? Orthopaedic
Doctor Dr Chirag Patel Answers

• Compression therapy is used to mitigate the
  post-operative limb swelling that is commonly
  associated with knee arthroscopy surgery too.
• It is also widely used to treat blood circulatory
  problems and even to improve athletic
  performance.
• But it does come with its own risk factors.
• So is it good for legs? We have asked the same to
  the Orthopaedic doctor in Mumbai Dr Chirag Patel
  and compiled the blog with his inputs.
• Read on to know the answer

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Is Compression Therapy Good for Legs? Orthopaedic
Doctor Dr Chirag Patel Answers

• Benefits of Compression Therapy Do They Outweigh
  Risks?
• The mild squeeze compresses the muscles and
  pushes the blood to flow more efficiently and
  cuts down the risk of pooling inside the body.
• It is common to use compression for preventing
  swelling in case of trauma or injury but the
  compression can provide far more benefits
• Helps Treat Vein Problems
• Poor blood circulation can make veins pop. Over
  time this circulation problem can build pressure
  inside the veins resulting in swollen or twisted
  veins.
• This over time can impede blood circulation to
  the heart.
• Compression therapy can alleviate this condition
  and even solve the issue without the need for any
  other treatments.

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Is Compression Therapy Good for Legs? Orthopaedic
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• Reduces Swelling Related to Cancer Treatments 
• Cancer treatments that involve lymph nodes can
  cause arm, neck or leg swelling.
• When the body isnt able to clear the liquid on
  its own, compression therapy can help drain the
  liquid.
• May Help Reduce Cellulite
• Cellulite can be a tough pill to digest for
  women.
• Researchers are still finding the causes of this
  condition which compression therapy can solve.

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Is Compression Therapy Good for Legs? Orthopaedic
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• Improves Muscle Function, Flexibility and
  Athletic Performance
• Compression keeps the muscles warm which
  increases their performance and flexibility.
• This is found to help improves the athletic
  performance of the sportspersons which is why
  compression therapy is used by athletes to gain
  improvement in performance.
• Improves Blood Circulation in Pregnant Women 
• Pregnancy can put a lot of strain on the lower
  back and abdomen of women reducing the
  circulation of blood.
• Using compression maternity pantyhose or even
  thigh-high stockings is found to cut down the
  risk of varicose veins or swollen feet caused by
  these circulation problems.

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Is Compression Therapy Good for Legs? Orthopaedic
Doctor Dr Chirag Patel Answers

• Risks of Compression Therapy
• Like every other treatment compression therapy
  also has its risk- but its chance of occurrence
  is rare.
• These risks include skin irritation, fungal or
  bacterial infection, pain or discomfort, swelling
  of the toe or foot and tissue damage.
• So to answer your question Is compression
  therapy good for legs?
• The benefits far outweigh the risks which are
  rare and superficial in nature.
• So yes, compression therapy can be an effective
  treatment for circulation problems in legs only
  when performed by an expert vascular specialists.

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Is Compression Therapy Good for Legs? Orthopaedic
Doctor Dr Chirag Patel Answers

• Leg Compression
• Though compression therapy is highly beneficial
  to treat circulation problems in the leg it must
  always be performed after consultation to ensure
  positive results.
• Individuals who perform compression therapy at
  home must remember that proper consultation is
  necessary to avoid the risk factors mentioned
  above.

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