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Is there help for Restless Legs Syndrome?

A study in Washington by Christopher Lettieri MD and Arn Eliasson MD has used the Aircast VenaFlow to try and ascertain the efficacy of a Pneumatic Compression Device as a nonpharmacologic treatment for RLS (restless legs syndrome).

Current thinking is that pharmacotherapy for RLS may be ineffective or complicated by side effects; recent experience has shown that pneumatic compressive devices (PCDs) may improve symptoms associated with RLS.

Thirty-five subjects with RLS were enrolled and were randomly assigned to either a therapeutic or placebo device treatment. Each patient wore their device for at least one hour prior to the usual onset of their symptoms.

The severity of their illness, quality of life, daytime sleepiness and fatigue were measured at the start and then after one month of therapy.

Would the Aircast VenaFlow users feel any relief from using the treatment?

Wearers of the VenaFlow experienced clinically significant improvements in RLS symptoms. Both the John Hopkins Restless Scale and Restless Legs Severity Score improved in the PCD users compared with those fitted with a placebo.

In addition all quality of life domains improved including the Epworth sleepiness scale. Complete relief occurred in one third of subjects using the therapeutic aid while none could claim this using the fake device. Overall patients were compliant with the therapy, so in conclusion, the VenaFlow treatment did offer relief for those suffering from Restless Legs Syndrome.

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