Contraindications...Who CANNOT Use This
While FLOWpresso® is a great modality that can be supportive for a large number of people, there are a few conditions and situations that are contraindicated.
This would NOT be an appropriate treatment for you if you currently have:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Acute Inflammation (i.e. phlebitis)
- Skin infections with open/weeping wounds
- Lymphedema
- Known blood clots
- Renal (kidney) failure
- Are pregnant
If you have any of the following, you may be a candidate for this treatment with approval by a physician:
- Broken bones
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment
- Surgery (less than 12 months)
- Medical/electrical implants, pacemaker, and stents
If you are unsure if you are a candidate, feel free to reach out to me and we can discuss the possibility. If you are sensitive to the sound of Velcro, this may not be the treatment for you.