Circulation Booster Mobile and Doppler Ultrasound
Whilst circulation disorders may affect many parts of the body, the peripheral limbs (feet, legs, hands, arms) are usually the most adversely affected because blood vessels narrow towards these parts of the body.
It is convenient to demonstrate the beneficial effects on blood flow to the legs and feet using Duplex Doppler Ultrasound, a medically accepted, non-invasive, accurate tool that is easy to use. This same technique can be applied to other parts of the body.
Electrical impulses stimulate arterial flow in the tops of toes and the plantar muscle in the instep of the foot.
Contraction of the plantar muscle leads to contraction of the calf muscle which has the effect of compressing the deep vein (Popliteal Vein – blue) in the calf. Blood is pushed towards the heart and one way valves in the vein stop the blood from returning under gravity.
The Doppler Ultrasound wand is held at the back of the knee and the Popliteal Vein is identified.
Blood flow is recorded before stimulation. The operator can clearly see the target vein (middle of photo) and the rate of flow recorded progressively at the bottom of the screen.
As soon as Circulation Booster Mobile stimulation is commenced, significant and very visible changes occur in the blood flow
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A normal therapy lasts 30 minutes and as many as six therapies can be applied per day.
Whilst blood flow is expected to return to pre-therapy levels after completion of a therapy, the frequent and significant stimulation of blood flow has a cumulative effect in improving circulation and health. Diabetic leg ulcers are caused by poor blood circulation. Healing depends on good blood circulation so any sustained improvement is likely to be beneficial.
