... contains the air pump which inflates a chamber thus exerting a measured amount of direct pressure at each zone, in turn, pressure is exerted on the entire area as the massage boot tightens. Each chamber inflates, starting with the foot, working upward toward the thigh and pressure is held for a moment at all zones, once all zones are pressurized, then deflated simultaneously. Optionally, you may isolate and target any one of the three massage zones and select low, medium or high pressure settings. After just a few minutes of massage the results were quite noticeable - my legs felt very invigorated.
Set up was simple and operating the hand control is straightforward and uncomplicated. Deluxe Boot allows custom positioning on thigh due to the 2 piece design.I am impressed with this product, it was easy to put on and adjust.
You'll find varying prices for Air Massage Boots, I've examined only the "Purple Star" and original Air relax products from Nitring and can tell you they're a durable and well made from a nylon weave material. Borders, stitching and seams are well applied, and the velcro fasteners are of good quality. The rubber air hoses and hose fittings are solid and well attached. The electronic hand control is both lightweight and large enough to be held comfortably so I expect its ergonomic design would be suitable persons with arthritis too. The three raised control buttons (on-off, zone, speed) are well spaced, easily seen and manipulated and the led status indicators are well spaced too.
What's the difference between the two models ? The Deluxe product and Standard models are identical in functionality and appearance other than the zones , or, areas covered. Both models apply massage to the lower leg, however the Deluxe model has an additional section for massage to thighs. Standard model does not have the thigh massage piece. Both models have adjustable Velcro for custom sizing for calf up to 22 inches in circumference. The Deluxe model will fit a thigh up to 29 inches in circumference. Both models are sold as a pair and include two lower leg massage boots. The Deluxe model includes two thigh sections.
The manufacturer states: "Based on many years of experience in specializing in Air massager products, this long boot air massager provides lower body massaging actions using our latest concept: Air Massage. With our uniquely designed and patented control, massaging actions are achieved, through the air cell inflationary and deflationary process, tension and stiffness are released. It helps to ease stiff muscles and provides better blood circulation at lower end of your body, the massaging actions can also help to pump the blood back to the heart. This product is simply equipped and easy to use, it is adjustable to various sizes for different needs. This long boot air massager is the ultimate solution for lower body massage".
"A study of patients who were hospitalized because of life-threatening blood clots after hip replacement surgery shows that pneumatic compression external devices that massage the legs- can dramatically lower the risk..." (USA Today Dec. 14, 2000).
Air pressurized therapeutic massage products are the ultimate solution for body comfort!
Purple Star Deluxe Air Massage Boots - what are they like and how do they work? I tested the long boot (regular), here's what I can tell you: Unlike a traditional, undulating finger massage, this method is similar to a blood pressure cuff where steady pressure of an inflatable air bladder is applied, in this case one zone at a time, for each zone: foot, ankle/calf and thigh (long boots).The hand control 
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