Compression pad for use with a brassiere of flexible material to increase tissue pressure to consolidate the effect of manual lymphatic drainage

摘要

Compression pad for use with a brassiere (1) made of elastic material. The compression pad (8) may be composed of a thin strip of resilient material, such as foam rubber, and may have chamfered edges. The strip can be covered with thin seam-free material, or is accommodated in lining pockets of thin seam-free material, and has, for example, a thickness of at least 1cm. The strip has a smooth surface, at least on a pressure side, which surface can be provided with small grooves. The compression pad (8) is made of a resilient material in order to increase tissue pressure and to promote lymphatic drainage. The cup assembly of the brassiere (1) is constructed, around the two cups, at least with shoulder straps (3) and side panels (2) which merge into a back panel. The shoulder straps (3) and/or the side panels are of broadened design. The brassiere (1) is provided, on the side next to the body, with a complete lining accessible for the compression pads (8), or is provided, on the side next to the body, with lining pockets in selected positions, in which compression pads of resilient material can be removably accommodated. At least one lining pocket for accommodating a compression pad (8) can also be provided in the cups of the cup assembly and/or in the back panel.