 ABSTRACT Background: Venous stasis caused by immobility is an important risk factor for venous thromboembolic disease. This is especially true for orthopedic patients with multiple trauma and those undergoing other orthopedic procedures. A safe and convenient method for reducing venous stasis would be useful for preventing venous thrombosis in patients while in hospital and particularly after discharge during rehabilitation. In a prior study, we demonstrated that electrical stimulation of the foot was a safe and convenient method for counteracting venous stasis. In this study, we compare the effects on venous blood flow of intermittent pneumatic compression, an established method, to electrical stimulation of the foot. 