Mode Of Action Of The Lympha-Mat ® Digital Gradient; Treatment Recommendations - Bösl Lympha-Mat Digital Gradient Gebrauchsanweisung

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Mode of action of the lympha-mat ® DIGITAL Gradient
The lympha-mat ® DIGITAL Gradient is designed for the treatment of disorders
related to venous and lymphatic obstruction. The characteristic function of the lympha-
mat ® DIGITAL Gradient is the intermittent build-up of pressure. The sleeves exert
intermittent gradient pressure on the extremities (arms and legs). The 12/24 chambers
of the sleeves are filled with air one by one, starting from the foot or the hand. The
pressure that is built up in the process decreases over various pressure ranges from
the first to the last chamber. This gradient treatment pressure exerts a physiologically
efficient drop in pressure. The liquid that is mobilized by means of the pressure inside
the overlapping chambers can flow out unhindered and without returning.
Decreasing pressure gradient
The air chambers remain filled with air until the top chamber has reached a specified
pressure level. The pressure then escapes simultaneously from all air chambers before
the process of inflation is restarted after a set interval. The intermittent compression
acts on the individual layers of tissue and on the blood and lymph vessels inside them.
Congestion in the tissue is reduced, venous and lymphatic return is supported,
and metabolism and gas exchange are improved.

Treatment recommendations

During the treatment the patient should lie down in a comfortable and relaxed position.
To further support the treatment effect, the legs or arms being treated can be slightly
elevated. At the start of the therapy, a low pressure setting should be selected and
subsequently increased as needed. The pressure setting must never be so high
that the patient experiences discomfort or pain. The treatment should feel relaxing
and pleasant.