No Pain, No Gain
Between 8 and 10 million people in the United States are currently living with PAD, or peripheral arterial disease, a condition that occurs when the arteries that transport…
Flat Knit vs Circular knit: What’s the difference?
All graduated compression garments are manufactured using either flat knit or seamless, circular knit machines. There are many similarities between these two different knit types; both circular knit…
Leg Swelling in Summer
The summer months bring lots of sun, but it also brings with it swollen ankles and feet known as heat edema. As our bodies try and keep cool,…
Summer Travel & Compression
School’s out and you’re all set for some fun and relaxation this summer, traveling to various locations via train, plane, and car! If you’ve got a long flight…
What’s new with the Lymphedema Treatment Act
The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal law passed on December 23, 2022, that will go into effect on January 1, 2024, to improve Medicare insurance coverage for…
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…
What is Lymphedema Awareness Month?
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that shows up as an abnormal buildup of fluid, causing swelling or edema, most commonly in the arms or legs. There are two…
Elastic vs Inelastic Compression
A garment’s flexibility or “stiffness” is a contributing factor in product efficacy and selection. The more resistance of a product to stretch typically creates more resistance to the…
Lymphedema Treatment Act Passed by Congress
The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal law passed on December 23, 2022, that will go into effect on January 1, 2024, to improve Medicare insurance coverage for…
When Garments can’t stay up
It’s the common worry that many have when wearing knee-high stockings: Will my stockings stay up all day? Even though medical compression stockings are generally “tighter” than a…
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