Fig. 1.

Study design: The trial had a randomized, controlled, crossover design. Each intervention was performed for 15 min, and the three interventions were separated by a ≥ 1-week washout period to eliminate any carryover effects. Measurements were taken before and after each intervention. Six patterns of intervention order were applied, with computer-generated randomization to eliminate order effects. *AECT, active exercise with compression therapy; seated AECT, AECT in a seated position; supine AECT, AECT in a supine position; CT, compression-only therapy