07/11/2025
Compression boots are a therapeutic tool often used for stroke patients to help improve circulation, reduce swelling, and promote recovery. These boots typically use air pressure to create intermittent compression on the legs, mimicking the natural muscle contractions that help blood flow back to the heart.
For stroke patients, who may experience poor circulation, weakness, or immobility on one side of the body, compression boots can:
❤️ Enhance blood circulation: The pressure helps push blood from the lower limbs toward the heart, preventing blood from pooling in the legs.
❤️ Reduce swelling (edema): By improving venous return, they help reduce fluid buildup, especially in patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility.
❤️ Prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Stroke patients are at higher risk for blood clots due to immobility, and compression boots can assist in reducing this risk.
❤️ Improve muscle tone: While the boots do not directly affect muscle strength, they can aid in passive muscle activation, which can be beneficial for stroke survivors working to regain function.
Our client today walked in with pain in L ankle and increase edema that was spilling over his socks. Walked out with decrease edema and no complaints of pain upon movement 🥳💃🏻
