Compression therapy

Compression therapy: Compression therapy may refer to:

Attachment therapy, a loosely identified category of mental health interventions

Cold compression therapy, to reduce pain and swelling from a sports or activity injury

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compression therapy — treatment of venous insufficiency, varicose veins, or venous ulceration of the lower limbs by having the patient wear compressing garments such as elastic support stockings … Medical dictionary
Cold compression therapy — combines two of the principles of R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) to reduce pain and swelling from a sports or activity injury to soft tissues and recommended by orthopedic surgeons following surgery. The therapy is especially useful … Wikipedia
Compression sportswear — is clothing usually worn by athletes. They may be shorts, tights or underwear. They are form fitting garments and when worn cover the athlete s waist to mid or lower thigh. These garments are often made from a spandex type material. The main… … Wikipedia
Compression stockings — and socks are specialised hosiery items designed to increase blood circulation. Their main theraputic purpose is to provide graduated pressure on the lower leg and foot and, in some cases, the thigh, to alleviate circulatory problems such as… … Wikipedia
Attachment therapy — This article is about a specific form of therapy commonly known as attachment therapy . For therapies based on Bowlby s attachment theory, see Attachment based therapy (children). Attachment therapy is the most commonly used term for a… … Wikipedia
Advocates for Children in Therapy — (ACT) is a non profit U.S. advocacy group which is opposed to attachment therapy. It opposes a number of the psychotherapeutic techniques used in attachment therapy it considers potentially or actually harmful to children who undergo the… … Wikipedia
Physical therapy — Infobox Disease Name = Physical therapy Caption = This physical therapist is assisting two children with polio holding on to a rail whilst they exercise their lower limbs. Physical therapy, also known as Physiotherapy in many English speaking… … Wikipedia
Neuromuscular therapy — (NMT) is a form of massage. It is distinguished from other types of massage in that a quasi static pressure is applied to the skin with the aim of stimulating specific areas of skeletal muscle. Often these areas of muscle are myofascial trigger… … Wikipedia
Occupational therapy in the management of cerebral palsy — Occupational Therapy (OT) enables individuals with cerebral palsy to participate in activities of daily living that are meaningful to them. A family centred philosophy is used with children who have CP. Occupational therapists work closely with… … Wikipedia
Spinal cord compression — Classification and external resources ICD 10 G95.2 ICD 9 336.9 … Wikipedia

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