Compression Therapy Utah
HOW IT WORKS
Compression therapy uses the technique of controlled pressure to increase blood flow in your arms and legs. It helps to improve blood flow to your heart, support your veins and decrease swelling in your extremities.
Compression therapy can help people improve their quality of life. It is an effective form of treatment for a variety of medical conditions.
We invite you to use our symptom checker to see what combination of services and times we recommend for your particular health concerns. You may also book your treatment online.
Compression therapy is recommended for conditions caused by poor blood circulation.
These include:
Chronic venous insufficiency
Compression therapy can reduce chronic venous insufficiency by squeezing your leg muscles. This helps push blood against gravity back to the heart.
Swelling (edema) of the feet, ankles or legs
Varicose veins
These veins are caused by chronic venous insufficiency. Varicose veins look like raised, winding ropes under your skin. Compression therapy can help relieve swelling and pain associated with varicose veins.
Orthostatic hypotension
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
This is a blood clot that develops in a deep vein in the body, often in a leg. Because the clot blocks blood flow, blood and swelling can build up behind it.
If you already have deep vein thrombosis and take blood thinners (anticoagulants), then it’s reasonable to consider compression therapy. However, speak with your healthcare provider before first before starting compression therapy and see if it is right for you.
Chronic venous insufficiency
Compression therapy can reduce chronic venous insufficiency by squeezing your leg muscles. This helps push blood against gravity back to the heart.
Leg ulcers and wounds
Compression therapy can enhance recovery from leg ulcers and wounds.
Lymphedema
Compression therapy may be used to help reduce swelling and improve the circulation of lymph fluid in people with lymphedema, a condition in which the lymphatic system is damaged or impaired.
Should athletes use compression therapy?
Some athletes involved in endurance sports use compression therapy on their legs during or after exercise. The increased blood circulation is thought to improve muscle recovery and reduce soreness.
Recommended: 3-5/week
30+ mins sessions
30+ mins sessions
