Wear the Right Socks or Stockings with the Right Shoes

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Vanda Lancour

Socks are high on the list of everyday items we take for granted. Socks can make a huge difference in the health and comfort of everyday life. Socks and stockings can make a difference to not only to those with venous insufficiency, but also to those with diabetes and arthritis. People who wear the wrong socks [...]

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Wear Compression Socks or Compression Stockings at Night

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Vanda Lancour

Wear Compression Stockings or Compression Socks at Night? Customers often ask us about wearing stockings at night. I thought that might be a good topic to address for this newsletter. First and foremost, follow your physician’s orders. If he or she does not specifically tell you to wear them 24 hours a day, ask. You [...]

Filed under: Compression Sock, Compression Stockings, Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT, Edema, Support Hose, Support stocking, SupportHoseStore.com, Venous Insufficiency | 8 Comments »

What a Difference a Compression Stocking Can Make!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Vanda Lancour

 On Wednesday, May 25th I had a complete knee replacement and I would like to share my experience with you. I had put off my surgery for over year which caused extensive damage to the joint, and resulted in severe pain and difficulty walking. By the time I made my decision to have the surgery I was using [...]

Filed under: Compression Stockings, Edema, Support Sock, Support stocking, SupportHoseStore.com, Venous Insufficiency | 12 Comments »

DVT and Pregnancy

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Vanda Lancour

March is DVT awareness month and while we have written many posts on DVT awareness, this year we would like to take a different approach. Many of our customers and blog readers are not of child bearing age, but you do have children and even grandchildren that are and their welfare is very important to [...]

Filed under: Compression Stockings, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Support Hose, DVT, SupportHoseStore.com, Support stocking, Support Sock, Pregnancy | 3 Comments »

February is American Heart Month

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Vanda Lancour

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 [...]

Filed under: Compression Stockings, Leg Health Conditions, Support Hose, Support Sock, Venous Insufficiency | 8 Comments »

Active Socks For Life

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Vanda Lancour

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 [...]

Filed under: Athletic Support Socks, Compression Stockings, Support Hose, SupportHoseStore.com, Venous Insufficiency | 3 Comments »

Study May Define Future Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Vanda Lancour

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 [...]

Filed under: Compression Stockings, Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT, Edema, Support Hose, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency | 12 Comments »

The Epidemic of Leg Swelling

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Vanda Lancour

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 [...]

Filed under: Athletic Support Socks, Compression Stockings, Edema, Support Hose, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency | 10 Comments »

Relationship of compression hose on venous insufficiency and RLS

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Vanda Lancour

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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JoViPak – One of Our New Manufacturers « Ask Vanda Weblog

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Vanda Lancour

At Support Hose Store, we pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest technology in lymphedema and gradient compression stocking therapy for our clients.  We are excited to welcome our newest manufacturer, Jovipak to the Support Hose Store family!  Jovipak® is a leader in the field of Lymphedema Products. You may have read many of [...]

Filed under: Compression Stockings, Lymphedema, Travel Socks, Venous Insufficiency | 3 Comments »

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