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Mediven Sheer & Soft: Compression Stockings that are Barely There
As beneficial as compression pantyhose are for people with vein disease or other chronic leg problems, many wearers have voiced complaints about them in the past, ranging from discomfort to inadequate moisture regulation to a lack of durability. As compression garment technology has advanced, however, new high-tech knitting techniques have allowed many manufacturers to alleviate [...]
Read more »Chronic Conditions that Can Benefit from Compression Socks
Just as Vitamin C may be prescribed for any number of different medical situations, wearing compression stockings can help battle several different chronic health conditions. In general, compression support stockings work by applying graduated pressure along the legs. (In other words, compression stockings are tighter at the ankle and decrease in pressure as you move [...]
Read more »Fashion Tips for Wearing Thigh High Compression Stockings
In the early days of the compression stocking, these garments were designed strictly to serve a medical function – not to look good. Because of these unattractive early compression socks, women have come to think of the compression stocking as a fashion no-no. What many women don’t realize, however, is that today’s compression stocking is [...]
Read more »The History of Sigvaris Compression Stockings
Although compression socks have recently become more widespread and openly worn, their history goes back much longer than people might think. Since the 1950s, women’s and men’s compression socks and stockings have been used to manage venous diseases. Here’s a look at the history of Sigvaris compression stockings: Historic Sigvaris Logo How Sigvaris Stockings Came [...]
Read more »The Risks of Deep Vein Thrombosis – Interview with Judith Brannan of Sigvaris
LegSmart.com interviewed the Educational Manager of SIGVARIS, Judith Brannan about the risks of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and DVT awareness.
Read more »The Difference between TED Hose and Support Stockings
Depending on your needs, especially after a surgical procedure, your doctor may recommend that you get TED hose or compression support stockings. Which option is suggested to you will depend greatly on the type of recovery you need to prepare for. What TED Hose Do TED hose are made especially, and only, for non-ambulatory, non-mobile [...]
Read more »Today’s Vein Procedures – Interview with Sigvaris
Vein disease isn’t just a women’s issue. Statistics indicate that 50% of adults have some level of venous insufficiency which result in symptoms such as tired, achy legs; swollen ankles at the end of their day and some vessel activity such as spider or reticular veins and varicose veins. Over 40 million people have varicose veins and these are the most common of the vein issues.
Read more »Expert Review: Mediven Motion Sport
The Mediven Motion Sport is a superior athletic compression sock for both men and women. Designed and manufactured with futuristic threads and materials, the Motion Sport is a sock that wicks away moisture and pulls heat away from the skin.
Read more »Compression Stockings for Pregnant Mothers
Many changes occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy, which have a profound effect on the legs. This article provides an in-depth explanation of the effect of pregnancy in the vein health, some preventive measures to ensure better leg health and the benefits of compression stockings for pregnant mothers.
Read more »Expert Review: Sigvaris Select Comfort 860 Series
The Sigvaris Select Comfort 860 Series is the flagship Sigvaris compression stocking for Men and Women. The Select Comfort embodies the technology, expertise and tradition of quality that the Sigvaris brand has brought to consumers.
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