Should You Bother With a Pneumatic Compression Device?
If you had been diagnosed with lymphedema in the mid-20th century, chances are you would have been prescribed…
Are Compression Boots the Real Deal?
Compression boots are the latest fad among certain well-heeled elite athletes, not to mention aspiring weekend warriors. You…
How to Determine Compression Levels for Your Garments
Determining Compression Levels Medical-grade compression wear comes in a range of pressure classifications. To be clear, you should…
Ready-Made vs. Custom Compression Garments
Ready-Made vs. Custom Compression Garments When it comes to choosing the compression wear that’s most appropriate for you,…
Day vs. Night Compression Wear
Day Compression Versus Night Compression People with lymphedema soon learn that their condition is chronic. While that doesn’t…
Best Summer Compression Garments to Keep You Cool in Warmer Weather
Best Summer Compression Garments to Keep You Cool in Warmer Weather As you know, managing your lymphedema is…
The Science of Compression Garments
Lymphedema Many injuries are treated with RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. RICE helps reduce inflammation and swelling. Some of these solutions are obvious. But compression warrants a closer look. Compression works by helping the circulatory system do its job. The circulatory system consists of veins, which carry oxygen-poor blood from the body's tissues to the heart and lungs