Uncontrolled series using pneumatic compression devices (PCDs) have been shown to reduce symptoms of RLS. We sought to assess the efficacy of PCDs as a nonpharmacologic treatment for RLS.

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The final cohort was comprised of 35 subjects, 21 randomized to therapeutic PCDs, and 14 randomized to subtherapeutic "sham" devices. No subjects reported a need to initiate or escalate medical ...

Research and development into pneumatic compression devices (meaning those operated by air or gas under pressure) began in the 1950s with the goal of providing rhythmic compression to the limbs to ...