Cubii and Edema: Understanding How Low-Impact Movement Helps Swelling
Cubii can help reduce certain types of edema, particularly those caused by inactivity or poor circulation, by activating the skeletal muscle pump and ...
By Hart
Category: Circulatory Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Circulatory Health" category.
Circulation: Best Poses, Physiological Benefits, and Holistic Health
Poses leveraging gravity, stimulating muscle pumps, and promoting relaxation, such as Legs-Up-the-Wall (Viparita Karani), are highly effective for enh...
By Hart
Calf Muscle Pump: Improving Circulation, Reducing Swelling, and Boosting Leg Health
Improving your calf muscle pump involves strengthening calf muscles through targeted exercises, enhancing ankle mobility, and incorporating regular mo...
By Alex
Pooling in the Army: Understanding Blood Pooling, Symptoms, and Prevention
In the Army, "pooling" primarily refers to blood pooling, a physiological phenomenon where blood accumulates in lower extremities due to gra...
By Jordan
Compression Pants: Contraindications, Risks, and When to Avoid Use
Compression pants should be avoided by individuals with conditions such as peripheral artery disease, active deep vein thrombosis, severe congestive h...
By Jordan
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): How to Massage Lymph, Benefits, and Considerations
Yes, lymph can be effectively massaged using specialized techniques like Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) to promote fluid flow, reduce swelling, and s...
By Alex
Compression Socks: Sizing, Donning, and Recognizing a Proper Fit
Properly fitting compression socks requires accurate morning measurements of ankle, calf, and leg length, followed by careful consultation of manufact...
By Hart
Calf Muscle Pump: Pressure, Function, and Clinical Importance
The calf muscle pump typically generates 70 to 100 mmHg of pressure during contraction to propel deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities back to...
By Alex
Swollen Legs: Effective Exercises, Principles, and Precautions
Gentle, low-impact exercises that activate the muscle pump and improve circulation are most effective for managing swollen legs, ideally under the gui...
By Jordan
