| abstract |
The invention relates to a device for intermittently compressing extremities of the human body, for example the calf area, in order to aid the transportation of bodily fluid back towards the heart. The device comprises a cuff and a device for producing pressure which subjects the cuff to pressure intermittently. The cuff is only 25 cm wide at most in the direction in which the bodily fluid is transported back. The inventive device is configured for mobile use and has a very compact, handy construction. As a result, it can be used in every day situations to promote well-being. |