Foot compression and electrical stimulation system

A compression and stimulation system, comprising:

• an item of footwear comprising a flexible sole for walking thereon;
• an actuator portion comprising a pressure pad, the actuator portion completely contained within the item of footwear;
• a compression garment coupled to the item of footwear;
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• an electrical stimulation portion coupled to the compression garment, the electrical stimulation portion comprising a pulse generator and at least two electrodes;
• wherein the electrical stimulation portion is in operative communication with the actuator portion;
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• wherein the electrical stimulation portion is configured to coordinate the relative timing of a compression cycle with an electrical pulse cycle.

A foot compression system, comprising:

• an actuator portion configured to deliver a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot, wherein the actuator portion comprises a retractable pressure pad;
• a reader portion configured to transmit commands to the actuator portion;
• a software subsystem;
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• an electrical stimulation portion comprising a pulse generator and at least two electrodes which is operatively controlled by the software subsystem;
• wherein the software subsystem is programmed to delay delivery of an electrical pulse from the at least two electrodes responsive to an indication that the electrical stimulation portion is moving.