Compex Sport Elite - Manual (Page 194)

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Vascular
Programmes Effects Uses
Capillarization
Very marked increase in
blood flow
Development of capillaries
Heavy legs
Increased venous return
Increased supply of oxy-
gen to muscles
Drop in muscular tension
Elimination of tendency to
have cramp
To remove the feeling of
heaviness in the legs arising
in unusual situations (stan-
ding for long periods, heat,
hormonal imbalance linked
to the menstrual cycle, etc.)
Cramp
prevention
Improved circulation to
prevent the onset of noc-
turnal cramp or cramp
after strains
Cramp mainly affects mus-
cles of the lower limbs, in
particular the calf muscles
Lymphatic
drainage
Deep massage of the sti-
mulated area
Activation of return lym-
phatic circulation
To contrast occasional swel-
ling of the feet and ankles
As a supplement to pres-
sure therapy or manual
lymphatic drainage
Do not use without medical
advice in case of oedemas
that are the side effect of a
pathological problem
In the period before competi-
tion, for those participating in
endurance or resistance
sports
As a supplement to a pro-
gramme of the Aesthetic ca-
tegory
To improve endurance in
those whose fitness level is
not high
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