Spectrum Healthcare is a leading supplier of many types of lymphedema compression bandages and pumps, as well as many other lymphedema products. From short compression bandages, used to apply pressure to lymph veins to aid in drainage, to lymphedema compression … Continue reading
Lymphedema is a complex and uncomfortable disease that, essentially, results in fluid retention around the extremities in sufferers. This fluid retention causes painful swelling and can even result in limb deformation and potentially deadly infections. Also, because the causes of … Continue reading
Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins in a person’s legs are not able to effectively pump blood back to the heart. The result is swelling, which can be painful. Venous insufficiency treatments are aimed at getting the … Continue reading
When the veins in a person’s extremities – usually the lower legs – are not effective in circulating blood up to the heart, the person is said to have venous insufficiency. This condition, like most, has unique risk factors and … Continue reading
A person with lymphedema knows how uncomfortable swelling in various parts of their bodies can make them feel. Excess fluid buildup, particularly in the outer extremities, is a symptom that can result from injury or a variety of medical conditions. … Continue reading
Lymphedema can be the result of genetics, but in most cases it comes from various injuries or infections that affect the lymphatic system and cause it to operate ineffectively. In either case, the patient experiences often painful swelling, most commonly … Continue reading
Compression systems are one of the most effective ways to treat venous disorders. Understanding compression systems requires a basic understanding of how our circulatory system works. Made up of a system of blood vessels that move blood throughout our bodies … Continue reading
Compression systems are used as treatment for a variety of circulatory and vascular issues, which can be eased by compression therapy products whether the symptoms are mild or severe. Disorders widely recognized as treatable with compression therapy include edema, lymphedema, … Continue reading
With compression therapy recognized as a very effective way to treat venous disorders, many insurance companies cover it, either completely or at a reduction in cost to you. Much of the equipment used in compression therapy is covered by Medicare … Continue reading
One of the most common treatments for lymphedema involves the use of pneumatic compression devices as a way to relieve the swelling associated with the disease. Lymphedema is a condition that occurs when the lymphatic system fails to properly remove … Continue reading