Abstract: A device for intermittent compression of human extremities such as, for instance, the region of the calves, to assist the return of body fluid in the direction of the heart. The device comprises a cuff and a pressure generator, which intermittently pressurizes the cuff, the cuff comprising in the direction of return a width of maximally 25 centimeters. The device further comprises a pressure generator that can be secured directly to the cuff or secured to the body or to clothing. This highly compact, handy configuration enables mobile application of the device in every-day situations to assist physical well-being.

Abstract: The cuff for a sphygmomanometer comprises a flexible cover having an approximately rectangular area when unrolled and comprising a first short side and a second short side. The cover contains an air chamber in its interior which is connectable to a monitoring device. It has fixing means on its surface for fixing the cuff around a body limb. A flap, both sides of which are coated with attaching means for temporary attachment to the holding means, is attached to the second short side of the cover which flap folds both to the one surface and the other surface of the cuff and is attachable thereto by its attaching means.