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The importance of the venous foot pump

Discussion in 'Podiatry Arena' started by Admin, Feb 13, 2019.

  1. Admin

    Admin Administrator Staff Member

    It has been long been understood that the venous foot pump and the calf muscle pump are present to counter the effects of gravity and assist with the return of venous blood to the heart .

    However , it now seems , however incredible it may sound , that although the motion of the legs during gait clearly generate considerable centrifugal forces which would hinder venous return , no...

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