Pressotherapy is a methodic which uses the mechanical pressure of the air to stimulate circulation and drain liquids. The main applications are swelling, water retention and cellulitis. In aesthetics it is useful to combine pressotherapy to electrostimulation or ultrasound therapy to increase the effects on cellulitis treatment. The main contraindications are: heart problems, pregnancy, tumours, osteoporosis, venous thrombosis, haemorrhages, serious circulation problems. |