Self Care + Health Care Education Archive
5 Tips for Helping Autistic Teens and Adults Manage Stress
Helpful and fun ideas for helping teens and adults with autism to manage stress and regulate emotions.
4 Tips For Summer-Ready Legs
Are your legs ready for summer? Treat yourself to a little self-care and get your legs ready for shorts, skirts and swimwear!
Take a Stand- Sitting, the Silent Killer
Did you know that sitting all day can be as dangerous for your health as smoking? Here are a few ways to improve your health by getting you up on your feet.
Foot Health Tips for Those Suffering from Diabetes
Useful tips diabetics can use for keeping your feet healthy and free of injuries and infections.
Activities for Active Seniors
Stay active in your senior years and finally enjoy the freedom of retirement. Here are some fun and active ways to enjoy your retirement years.
Beat the Heat While You Boost Blood Flow
Here are several comfortable options to help you beat the heat while you boost blood flow and improve your circulation during the warmer months.
Who Can Benefit from Compression
Gradient compression garments are used to increase blood circulation and reduce swelling in those with circulation disorders and can also assist in athletic performance.
Choosing the Right Compression Garment
Compression garments are not all the same. What works for the pregnant woman experiencing swelling would not necessarily work for the athlete wanting to increase endurance. Find out more about the right garment for you.
5 Reasons to Wear Compression Garments
Don't know if you should wear compression garments? Learn about the benefits of why they might be right for you.
Boosting Circulation with Compression
What is one of the best ways to improve circulation? Wearing true gradient compression encourages blood to flow back toward the heart.
Compression Garments That Don't Squash Your Style
We all have a style unique to ourselves. When you wear compression, you will want to choose garments that enhance your style instead of detracting from it. Therafirm compression products feature beautiful and fashionable colors, patterns, and styles.
How To Style Compression Garments
You may have a few apprehensions about wearing compression in public. Fortunately, designers have realized the need for fashionable compression wear, and you can use these tips to work them seamlessly into your personal style.
The Subtle Style and Obvious Benefits of Gradient Compression
Whether you are an athlete with a high training volume, someone who struggles with lymphedema, or just have achy legs from time to time, gradient compression socks are a tool that may greatly improve your quality of life.
Top 5 Things to Keep You Traveling Comfortably
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis and How to Prevent It
Knowing your risk factors and how to promote better blood flow through your body helps you avoid developing a dangerous clot in your veins.
When To Wear Compression
While compression garments are easy to put on, you do need to know when to wear them to get the most relief from your symptoms and avoid potential issues that could occur from overuse.
What is Peripheral Artery Disease and Can Compression Be a Good Solution?
How to Create a Healthy Fall Routine
Compression Wear for the Changing Weather
Compression socks, footless tights, and hose are versatile clothing elements that provide muscle support and warmth while promoting increased blood flow in order to make the winter months more bearable.
Maintaining Healthy Feet in Diabetics
Useful tips diabetics can use for keeping your feet healthy and free of injuries and infections.
Lymphedema 101
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This is general information and not intended to diagnose or treat patients. It is the provider's responsibility to ascertain the appropriateness of individual applications
of compression therapy. Patients should always consult with their provider prior to wearing compression products.
Contraindications:
Compression products should not be worn and are contraindicated if you have any of the following conditions: severe arterial insufficiency, cutaneous infections,
acute dermatitis, wet dermatosis, uncontrolled congestive heart failure, skin irritations, allergies to dyes.