title: The science of compression therapy for chronic venous insufficiency edema.
abstract: One of the goals of compression therapy is to enhance healing of a venous leg ulcer. This goal is accomplished by improving venous return and reducing lower extremity edema.
authors: American Medical Technologies, Irvine CA.
authors: Heather
authors: H
authors: Hettrick
keywords: Venous muscle pump; compression therapy; hydrostatic pressure; oncotic pressure