The Science
Behind Wavetec

Clinical Studies

Effects of an External Pneumatic Compression Device VS Static Compression Garment on Peripheral Circulation and Markers of Sports Performance and Recovery

Principal Investigator: Dr. Petey Mumford, University of Lindenwood, Kansas, Missouri, USA

Outcomes:

Effect of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Functional Level and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Limited Ambulation Due to Leg Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Principal Investigator: Dr. Sujeewa Weerasinghe et al., Sri Lanka

Outcomes:

  • Use of Calf Compression Device is able to improve Quality of life by 47% compared to Static socks
  • Use of Calf Compression Device is able to decrease Pain by 70% more compared to Static socks
  • Use of Calf Compression Device is able to improve mobility and walking capacity

Case Studies

Efficacy of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression to Prevent Blood Pooling in Lower Compartments

Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeffrey Martin, Auburn University, AL. USA

Outcomes:

  • Device succeeds in increasing resistance to antegrade blood flow during therapy
  • Device helps to reduce blood pooling in lower limb compartments

Effectiveness of Wavetec Calf Compression Device to Improve Blood Circulation and Reduce Swelling in Athletes and Travellers

Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeffrey Martin, Auburn University, AL. USA

Outcomes:

  • Device significantly reduced swelling in travelers
  • 70% improvement in pain-to-pressure threshold in athletes
  • Reduced decrease in circulation by 63% in travelers
  • Reduced swelling x2 times more efficiently in athletes
  • 50% enhancement in athletic performance

Effectiveness of Wavetec Compression Device on Patients with Medical Conditions

Principal Investigator: Dr. Mary Calys, Clinical practice Belton Regional Medical Center, Missouri, USA

Outcomes:

  • Compression Device used on arms reduced swelling on arm and improved arm motion
  • Compression Device allowed patients to get treatment whilst carrying on with their day
  • Compression Device used on lower limbs to improve mobility and reduced swelling

Wavetec Compression Therapy was Applied to Two Patients with Lower Limb Lymphedema

Principal Investigator: Dr. Joel Arudchelvam, Transplant surgeon, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Outcomes:

  • Use of Calf Compression Device more than two hours a day could reduce swelling in oedema patients based on observations from two case studies
  • Reduction of leg circumference indicates the fluid is pushed up and this shows the effectiveness of the Calf Compression Device

Assessment of Rejuvo Pain Band on Quality of Life and Pain Relief

Principal Investigator: Revival Physiotherapy Clinic, ThePhysio Physiotherapy Clinic

Outcomes:

  • Rejuvo Pain Band showed reduction of approximately 3 points on a 10 point VAS scale over the period of one month
  • Oswestry Lower Back Disability Index showed an improvement of 35% after the study
  • According to SF36-QOL Survey, physical function improved by 30% and role limitations improved by 56.3%

Consumer Research

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Blog Articles

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