Hello All, Support Hose Store would like to remind our friends and customers that February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Approximately every 25 seconds an American will have a coronary event, yet many cases of heart disease can be [...]
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We frequently have patients ask us at SuppotHoseStore.com, what is the difference between a compression garment and a lymphedema pump? The simple answer is that these are two different solutions to reduce swelling in your arms and legs. As an example, let’s begin with the knowledge that humans have stretchy skin and that lymphedema is [...]
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Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other foods into energy needed for daily life. Diabetes can lead to circulation issues and nerve damage in the feet, which can make it tough for you to [...]
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Support hose have certainly come a long way! In the past several years, support stockings have improved dramatically! Whether you call them hose, stockings, or socks, all terms apply. Because now we have the ability to choose between so many different types, that you do not have to sacrifice your fashion for your comfort, or [...]
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For the Casual Walker, Weekend Warrior, and Professional Athlete Over the last several years, the major manufacturers, Jobst, Mediven and Sigvaris, have been developing special socks for the active person, so they can have a more active life style through exercising. Before these socks came to the market, people with leg swelling could no longer [...]
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We hope you will take time to read our previous news letters about DVT and prevention – –A DVT Can Strike Young and old Alike and Federal Awareness Campaign. Vanda A new study has opened to patient enrollment which may define the future treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). The new study will involve researchers [...]
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In the last few years, life style changes such as increases in rapid transit, work hours, and family involvement has brought about the demise of going for nice walks. This has been detrimental to our leg health. Physicians 10 years ago saw 1 of 10 patients with pitting edema. Today it is 8 out of [...]
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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a group of disorders in which patients often experience great urges to move the legs to relieve uncomfortable or unpleasant sensation in the legs. The symptoms seem to be located deep in the legs usually between the knee and ankle. RLS can sometimes be unilateral and can also exhibit a [...]
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In today’s medical world a new specialty is emerging, Phlebology. The Phlebologist is a medical specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of venous origin. The specialty of Phlebology has developed to enable physicians with a variety of backgrounds such as: dermatology, vascular surgery, hematology, general surgery or general medicine, to share knowledge and [...]
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Nearly half of all adults in the US will experience at least one case of a significant back, neck, arm or joint pain. Over 50 million people in the US are currently experiencing some degree of arthritis. As the population ages and become more sedentary and overweight the likelihood of back and join pain/injury increases. Many [...]
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