Physical Education A-Level
Venous return and circulation
What Venous return and circulation means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Venous return and circulation
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Compression garments apply graduated pressure to limbs, which may support venous return and limit swelling after exercise.
Topics that use Venous return and circulation
- Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury (AQA A-Level)
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