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Legs & Vein Disorders

Researchers estimate that more than 50% of women and 40% of men will suffer from some sort of vein disorder of the legs during their lifetime. These leg disorders can range from simple swelling or tired achy legs to more severe problems.

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VEIN DISORDERS:

VARICOSE VEINS

When extra pressure on the veins causes them to become permanently dilated, the valves cannot function properly, and blood can flow back down into the legs. When valves fail in the superficial veins, unsightly varicose veins may occur. Varicose veins can lead to a variety of symptoms including leg pain, leg swelling, and leg ulcers and can result in a higher risk of a pulmonary embolism.

CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY

Incompetent veins can cause below normal blood flow, which can lead to a condition called Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). CVI can be characterized by leg pain and swelling, discoloration of the lower leg - often causing brown patches, venous ulcers, and dermatitis.

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT)

DVT is caused by the formation of a blood clot in the deep venous system. This can occur following surgery or trauma to the legs, and causes stagnation of the blood flow in the leg. DVT is especially dangerous if the clot breaks away and travels to the lungs, leading to a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism. DVT can also form during long-haul flights, where the combination of cramped spaces, immobility, and air pressure differences increase DVT risk dramatically.

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Support and Compression Levels
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Mild

(8 – 15 mm/Hg)
Provides energizing compression to help relieve mild symptoms of varicose veins, swelling, tired or aching legs.

Moderate

(15 – 20 mm/Hg)
Provides restoring compression to help relieve mild –moderate symptoms of varicose veins, swelling, tired or aching legs.

Moderate Stabilizing

(15 – 20 mm/Hg)
Provides restoring compression to help relieve mild –moderate symptoms of varicose veins, swelling, tired or aching legs.

Firm

(20 – 30 mm/Hg)
Provides therapeutic compression to help relieve moderate-severe symptoms of chronic tired, aching legs, mild leg pain, varicosities, post-vein surgery, post-sclerotherapy, edema and superficial thrombophlebitis. Can also help revent the reoccurrence of ulcerations.

Firm Stablizing

Provides a higher level of support using a combination of power Stretch and non-stretch materials and may include shock absorbing materials to help relieve symptoms associated with strains, sprains, arthritis, repetitive stress injuries and to help prevent re-injury.