Published research, the result of a three year programme of
applied research carried out at St. Bartholomew's Hospital &
Queen Mary University, School of Medicine & Dentistry, London
has validated the efficacy of OnPulse™ neuromuscular
electro-stimulation (NMES) via the common peroneal nerve to
activate the calf muscle pumps for increased venous return. The
study concludes that the OnPulse™ technology increases blood flow
volume and velocity within a rested lower limb without causing pain
and compares the technology to walking, natures own mechanism for
blood clots prevention. (A. T. Tucker, A. Maass, D. S. Bain et al.
Augmentation of venous, arterial, and microvascular blood supply in
the leg by isometric neuromuscular stimulation via the peroneal
nerve. Int. J. Angiol. 2010; 19 (1): e31-e37).
Additional studies into conditions that may benefit from
increased venous circulation are under consideration and
include:
- Oedema
- Congestive heart failure
- Critical limb ischemia
- Healing
