What it is;
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses external pressure to improve circulation and manage vascular disorders, like preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and managing lymphedema. It involves inflating and deflating a sleeve around the affected limb to mimic the action of walking and promote blood flow.
Of course your completely incompetent stroke team missed this intervention 6 years ago:
Electrical stimulation devices for the prevention of venous thromboembolism: Preliminary studies of physiological efficacy and user satisfaction September 2019
The latest here which your incompetent team won't know about or implement!
Winchester Uni study into compression suits helps stroke victims
A study has found that compression suits could help stroke survivors regain mobility.
The research, conducted by academics at the University of Winchester in collaboration with Hobbs Rehabilitation, suggests that wearing these suits as part of a home exercise regime could aid recovery.
The study focused on home-based intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) therapy, which was found to improve functional mobility, blood pressure and physical activity levels in stroke sufferers compared to those who did not use the device.
Participants in the trial were given GMove suits, which apply pressure to the lower limbs to stimulate blood circulation and muscle activation.
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During the 12-week trial, 15 of the 31 participants wore the suits while undertaking a series of set exercises for at least 30 minutes per day.
Their first IPC therapy session took place at Hobbs Rehabilitation with a physiotherapist to ensure participants were confident in wearing the IPC devices and in undertaking the prescribed activities.
Participants then had regular face-to-face or phone discussions with a therapist to ensure they were using the IPC device properly and were experiencing no ill effects.
All showed greater improvements in their mobility and blood pressure than the control group whose members performed their exercises unaided.
Dr Scott Hannah, a senior lecturer in sport and exercise physiology at the university and co-author of the report, said: "This research shows promising results for the use of IPC therapy as a practical, home-based approach to stroke rehabilitation.
"The improvements in mobility and cardiovascular health suggest that integrating the GMove Suit into rehabilitation programmes could enhance recovery and promote independence for stroke survivors."
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He added: "Although this was a relatively small study, the findings indicate that IPC therapy could be a valuable addition to home exercise programmes.
"Future research should explore its effectiveness in a larger and more diverse group of stroke survivors, as well as investigate different durations and intensities of IPC therapy."
The study builds on the Help Hampshire programme started at the University of Winchester to provide exercise classes for stroke victims.
Professor James Faulkner, founder of the programme and lead author of the report, was until recently a professor in sport and exercise physiology at the University of Winchester and is now at the University of Southampton.
Louis Martinelli, specialist neurological physiotherapist at Hobbs Rehabilitation, said: "We have been lucky enough to work with Professor James Faulkner for over eight years collaborating on numerous research projects, but publishing this study means the most to me.
"To be part of the study from the very beginning and seeing it through to the very end has been extremely fulfilling."
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