Lymphedema Doesn’t Sleep

Lymphedema is a chronic lymphatic disease that results in disfiguring swelling in one or more parts of the body. Chronic means, it can never be eliminated, although it can be maintained. It can be hereditary (i.e. Primary Lymphedema) or it can occur after a surgical procedure, infection, radiation, or other physical trauma ( i.e. Secondary…

Benefits of Nighttime Compression

Nighttime compression garments are a traditional means of providing compression and support during the nighttime, but even during periods of low activity to help manage and treat Lymphedema, edema, and venous conditions. These garments exert less compression than daytime garments, and the foam helps to gently break up tissue fibrosis. Some patients are surprised to…

Lymphedema maintenance simplified with new foam sleeve.

WHITSETT, N.C., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Medical device manufacturer medi® USA announced the launch of the new circaid® profile foam sleeve for lymphedema management at home. The circaid profile foam sleeve is an alternative or supplement to nighttime and home-care bandaging applications that apply gradient compression to the affected limb or limbs. Engineered with first-use foam…

circaid® profile

circaid®: Inspired by nature The idea and development of circaid products are founded upon the giraffe. The founder, Frank Shaw, created the first inelastic compression device based upon the anatomy of the giraffe leg. In contrast to humans, the skin of giraffes does not expand on the legs. Due to the high density of inelastic…

Nighttime Compression Garments

Lymphedema compression therapy at night If you use compression therapy to help manage your lymphedema, you have probably experienced fluctuations in your swelling during resting hours. It may seem like there aren’t many options for compression wear at night. Your normal elastic compression garments, while great for daytime wear, aren’t appropriate for sleep because they…

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