Compression therapy is the cornerstone in managing lower leg disorders such as edema, orthostatic intolerance and varicose veins. External mechanical compression improves muscle pump, reduces blood ...

GP practices need to carefully consider the risks of taking on specialist locally enhanced services (LES), the BMA has said.

A new study has found that leg ulcers take the same time to heal when people wear compression stockings rather than traditional bandages. People in a trial, carried out by researchers from the ...

a plastic sleeve to wear on the lower legs for several hours each day that compresses the veins even more than stockings. For skin ulcers, prescription compression bandages can help you heal.

ALTON OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly Lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, ...

Compression therapy using bandages to treat a range of ailments ... sequentially with inflation and deflation to the arms and legs commencing at the ends of the limbs and progressing towards ...

For example, lie down and then prop up your legs with pillows. Wear compression stockings or bandages. These help prevent blood from pooling in your legs. Walk daily. Walking helps your blood ...