title: [Physico-mechanical treatment of chronic arterial obliterations in the extremities. Attempt to objectify its efficacy].
abstract: This study shows the objective value of a physico-mechanical high pressure/low pressure therapy using the Vasculator. Until recently, the supposition that such a treatment would improve the blood circulation was based purely on clinical observation. We have been able to define ergometric parameters confirming the improvement of the circulation effected by the Vasculator. This ergometric equipment enables us to measure pace and distance and, at the same time, to check with precision the effort required. Our experiment proves that the Vasculator treatment induces increased muscular effort, approximately 20-25 p. cent, and the quantitative analysis has shown that our results may be considered fully significant. Taking into account the values obtained before and after each treatment, increased parameters lead us to believe that the Vasculator gives not only short-term results, but also effects a long-term improvement of the blood-circulation.
mesh_terms: D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D005121:Extremities / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D011312:Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects; D012039:Regional Blood Flow
vernacular_title: Un traitement physico-mécanique des oblitérations artérielles chroniques des extrémités. Essai d'objectivation de son efficacité.