Compression sleeves are specialized garments designed to provide targeted pressure to specific areas of the body – typically the arms or the legs. In recent years, compression sleeves or garments have become popular and readily available due to their myriad benefits for lifestyle reasons, injury management, and improved circulation/ blood flow to the area they […]
Definition Blood clots occur when the blood inside your veins clumps together and forms a sort of barrier or seal. Blood clots are helpful when they create a natural stop to a cut or injury causing blood to spill. These blood clots typically dissolve naturally once the cut or injury has healed. However, blood clots […]
Pregnancy and Compression Compression wear is often associated with older people or those with limited mobility. Many people don’t realize that compression wear can actually be very helpful for most active adults in their daily life and can be especially beneficial for pregnant women. Pregnancy and Changes Pregnancy causes the body to change in many […]
Preventive measures might be used before and after any procedure or event that increases your risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). You can lower your risk of having DVT by making a few lifestyle changes. These measures include: Quit smoking to lower your risk of blood clots Exercise your lower leg muscles to improve circulation […]
About half of all DVT cases do not cause symptoms. The symptoms you feel can depend on the location and size of your blood clot. However, DVT mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh, most often on 1 side of the body. The clot can block blood flow. Deep venous thrombosis […]
Deep vein thrombosis can develop if you have certain medical conditions that affect how your blood clots. It can also happen if you don’t move for a long time, such as after surgery or an accident, or when you’re confined to bed. Here are some of the causes of Deep Venous Thrombosis Patient Factors: Age> […]
