Smart textile sleeve set to relieve lymphoedema

摘要

Electrical stimulation to be delivered in a washable and durable sleeve. Engineers at Nottingham Trent University are leading the development of a smart textile arm sleeve that uses electrical stimulation to reduce swelling and discomfort for patients with lymphoedema. Lymphoedema is a chronic condition caused by fluid collecting in the soft tissue of the body, usually in the arms or legs, with no cure or proven pharmaceutical treatment.