Pressotherapy. Everyone talks about it in the world of sports and also in aesthetics. And for good reason, as it is a great ally for improving performance and taking care of health. More specifically, it is a therapeutic technique with applications in physiotherapy and aesthetic medicine that involves the application of controlled air pressure to reactivate both the lymphatic and circulatory systems. The benefits of pressotherapy are multiple, although there are also contraindications, and not just any machine will do.
Why buy a professional pressotherapy machine?
Pressotherapy is an innovative technique that involves the application of controlled air pressure, combining compression and relaxation, and has proven to be considerably more effective than others for reducing leg swelling caused by summer heat, as well as for achieving better and faster muscle recovery, and for relieving various problems such as tired legs and cellulite.
During the treatment, the patient puts on the pressotherapy suit (such as boots), which is connected to an air pump. The air pump sequentially inflates and deflates the chambers of the suit, applying pressure to the treated areas. There are physiotherapists specialized in pressotherapy, but if you cannot see a professional, a pressotherapy device for home use is equally effective, although it has less power.
How to choose the best professional pressotherapy machine
As with any investment, before buying a professional pressotherapy machine it is important to ensure that the device has the essential features. We are not talking about a whim, but a work tool in pressotherapy and aesthetic medicine designed to improve users' quality of life. Therefore, below we list the parameters to consider when choosing.
- The pressotherapy machine must be of quality. Price is not a reliable indicator of quality, but it is also not advisable to sacrifice quality for a price saving.
- Type of covers: full or by zones.
- Type of hose connection: plug-in or integrated.
- Type of cover closure: with velcro or zippers.
- Type of inflation: autonomous welded chambers or overlapping chambers.
- Number of programs.
- Technical service and warranty.
What is the best pressotherapy for home use?
As mentioned earlier, a professional machine operated by a physiotherapist or an aesthetic doctor will always provide greater benefits than a home-use machine. However, the latter remains a great option with obvious advantages such as the possibility of more regular use and cost savings. As we have also explained, there are different parameters to consider when choosing our machine. In this regard, the qualities that indicate a pressotherapy machine is of good quality are:
- That it has different intensities and is capable of reaching high power.
- That it is practically silent to avoid discomfort during use, which should be relaxing.
- With velcro closures to better adjust the treatment area.
- With adapters to fit your needs.
- Multifunctional, with additional applications such as infrared and electrostimulation.
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