Compression Therapy

The NormaTec Via Series is a non-invasive, painless, pneumatic compression device that treats a variety of peripheral circulatory conditions. The devices utilize a patented compression technology, and multi-zoned garments which rhythmically inflate and deflate to carefully prescribed pressures, effectively mobilizing stagnant fluid in the limbs. Unlike other compression strategies, the Normatec Via Series delivers precisely calibrated and software-controlled treatment for conditions such as:

• chronic wounds or ulcers
• venous insufficiency
• lymphedema
• prevention of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)

The NormaTec Via Series uses a dynamic compression pattern to disengorge tissue and improve circulation. Three critical concepts, borrowed from normal physiology, all contribute to the effectiveness:

• Pulsing compression simulates the “muscle pump” of the limb
• Gradient directionality of flow occurring in the venous and lymphatic one-way valves
• Effective movement of fluids as seen in peristalsis

Pneumatic medicine is the use of non-invasive, painless, dynamic pneumatic compression to treat venous insufficiency, non-healing wounds and chronic dermal disruption-type ulceration, lymphedema, or other peripheral vascular disorders. The core component of pneumatic medicine is the NormaTec Pulse Technology inflation-deflation pattern, which is a major technological improvement that goes well beyond simple intermittent compression.

The NormaTec Compression Therapy systems use patented NormaTec Pulse Technology to rapidly and effectively reduce edema and improve circulation in patients suffering from a wide variety of vascular conditions. The NormaTec is the most advanced pneumatic compression device available for the treatment of lymphedema, venous insufficiency, non-healing wounds, and other edematous conditions. It works by replicating the body’s natural circulatory sysem, allowing patients to get back to normal faster.

• Lymphedema
  (secondary to cancer and also following trauma, inflammation, surgery and/or radiation treatment)
• Congenital Lymphedema
  (Millroy’s disease, lymphedema praecox, and lymphedema tarda)
• Venous Insufficiency
• Venous Stasis Ulceration
• Chronic Non-healing Wounds
• Other Edematous Conditions
• Prevention of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
• post-mastectomy lymphedema,
• congenital (or primary) lymphedema, as well as other edematous conditions.

• Current or unstable fractures or breaks,
• Recent surgery and have sutures or stiches,
• Open wounds, contusions, or abrasions,
• Acute deep vein thrombosis
• Severe atherosclerosis or other ischemic vascular diseases
• Suspect or known acute deep vein thrombosis
• Severe congestive cardiac failure
• Existing pulmonary edema
• Existing pulmonary embolism
• Extreme deformity of the limbs
• Any local skin or tissue condition which the garments would interfere with such as gangrene, untreated or infected wounds, recent skin graft, and dermatitis
• Known presence of malignancy in the legs
• Limb infections, including cellulitis, that have not received antibiotic coverage
• Presence of Lymphangiosarcoma

• Dynamic compression for recovery in athletes
• Lymphedema of the hand and forearm following fracture of the distal radius.
• Postoperative Use of the NormaTec Pneumatic Compression Device in Vascular Anomalies
• Dynamic Compression Enhances Pressure-to-Pain Threshold in Elite Athlete Recovery: Exploratory Study.
• A systematic review of common conservative therapies for arm lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer treatment.
• Advanced treatment of peripheral vascular disorders.
• The Magic of Pneumatic Medicine: rapid wound healing.
• Intermittent pneumatic compression in immobile patients.
• Peristaltic pulse dynamic compression of the lower extremity enhances flexibility.
• An Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device Reduces Blood Lactate  Concentrations More Effectively Than Passive Recovery after Wingate Testing