Now, Sigvaris has developed a new product specifically for pregnancy, another segment of the female population which has an elevated risk for the development of varicose veins. Pregnancy results in varicose veins among 30 percent for first-time mothers nad 55 percent of mothers who have gone through full-term pregnancy.

Like DVT and other venous diseases affecting the legs, many women have never heard of compression therapy and are unaware of the elevated risk of forming varicose vein formation during pregnany. Varicose veins often develop during pregnancy due to an increase in blood volume and an increase in pressure and changes in hormone levels. (This same effect is often why many women experience swelling and pain in their legs during pregnancy.)

Compression stockings help the legs by providing external force that helps keep the blood moving upward, effectively preventing it to pool in the veins of the leg.   To learn more about pregnancy and compression therapy, you can visit Sigvaris’ newest website: <a href=”http://www.babyyourlegs.com”>http://www.babyyourlegs.com</a>.  And to purchase, visit our site sponsor, STL Medical Supply to find many styles and colors of <a href=”http://www.stlmedical.com/store/womens-maternity-stockings.html”>women’s maternity stockings</a> at great prices.

In the athletic community, SIGVARIS has sponsored David O’Meara in his goal of running 1 mile on each continent in a total time of under 30 minutes. O’Meara succeeded in his goal this month with a completion time of 29 minutes, 25 seconds, proclaiming the benefits of SIGVARIS Athletic Recovery Socks in his venture.

O’Meara is an inspiration to runners and athletes worldwide, teaching others online ways to avoid injury, recover faster and develop strength that can be used in competitive sports.

From the Press Release:

“I have been wearing compression socks for better athletic performance and improved recovery over the last couple of years. The Active Therapy socks from SIGVARIS are absolutely amazing! The socks have helped me increase my running speed and decrease my recovery time. From the airplane to the race, SIGVARIS was an essential piece of equipment for me to succeed in my race around the world,” O’Meara says.

Also in the news, SIGVARIS has joined the National Corporate Round Table for the Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) to help provide & distribute public awareness and educational programs related to venous disease.

SIGVARIS’s compression leggings are clinically proven to help alleviate or reduce the risks of venous conditions like varicose veins, lymphedema, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and certain types of ulcers.

The VDF’s mission of reducing the mortality and morbidity of vascular diseases before they start is aligned with SIGVARIS’s products, making them an influential voice for venous disease, a condition that affects over 54 million Americans.

Related Links:
David O’Meara
Vascular Disease Foundation Website
Sigvaris Website
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Support hosiery provides instant relief for those who stand or walk all day; being prone to tired, achy legs or at a higher risk for blood clots and varicose veins.

But graduated compression socks can be functional and stylish – and Sigvaris’s new line of knee-high hosiery provides both. With an elegant diamond pattern in dark navy, mocha, and black, these stockings are perfect for the active businesswoman, teacher, and mother with an eye for style.

Compression garments are clinically proven to help with tired, aching legs, and help prevent issues with varicose veins or blood clots later in life. They’ve been found to support good circulation and health for the frequent travelers (prevention of blood clots and DVT from the little-known “economy class syndrome”) and with expectant mothers (which can increase the likelihood of varicose veins).

Released just in time for the Fall school season for busy school teachers, the Jewel series Sigvaris compression stockings provide a comfortable and safe 15-20mmHg compression and an ultra-soft wear with double-covered yarns.

There have always been implications of extra risk to those with existing cardiovascular health issues and traveling, including DVT. Oxygen However, with proper care and management, there should be no threat to health on short or medium length travels as long as a few simple precautions are taken:

• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid drinking alcohol, tea, or coffee. (Diuretics that can enhance dehydration)
• Take a blood thinner.
• Wear compression stockings, such as Jobst, Sigvaris or JUZO.

No adverse circulatory affects were found due to traveling, apart from those with existing conditions. So if you’re in reasonably good health with no venous issues before flying, you’re probably OK. And even if you have DVT, taking these easy steps and precautions when traveling will not only help keep you healthy but make your flight much more comfortable.

Source

The only physical attribute she had for DVT was the use of birth control, but even then it’s not that common. But then the doctors discovered she was sitting for over 8 hours focusing on a game of mah-jongg, a popular tile game played in China, while sitting near motionless and only drinking soft drinks.

Ultimately, this lead to a similar condition as “economy-class syndrome” that often causes DVT among frequent travelers – sitting in a cramped position for a long period of time, suffering from dehydration and lack of movement. Tack on some extra stress during an intense game of mah-jongg and you’ve got a recipe for DVT.

What did doctors call it? It’s the first case of “Mah-Jongg Related Deep Vein Thrombosis”.

She was treated with compression stockings and blood thinners will recover in full.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/06/health/06glob.html?_r=1

My main point is this: human beings are simply not designed to sit in these tight, cramped quarters in economy class air travel on a regular basis. And travel-related Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is one reminder!

But we simply can’t refuse to fly. There are places to be, things to see, people to greet, and jobs to do. Our world is a complex one and cheap travel is in high demand. So, no matter how we feel about air travel, most of us will end up on an airplane at some point, and many of us are on airplanes on a weekly – or even daily – basis.

And the good news is that with a little education and awareness, DVT can be prevented with some easy common sense tips and compression therapy stockings.

What can you do to prevent travel-related DVT, those elusive deep blood clots that affect somewhere around 350,0000 people in the United States each year? Here are some tips:

1) Sit in an aisle seat – This serves you many benefits in air travel, especially for long flights. You have easy access to the aisle where you can get up to use the lavatory, walk around and stretch. A frequent traveler has likely spent hours of flighttime gazing out windows and could tell you in detail what every airport looks like, so unless you really have a preference to look at things while you fly, do your legs a favor and give yourself an aisle seat.

2) Stay Fit – Obesity increases the risk of developing DVT. Extra weight puts pressure on veins, making it more difficult for the blood the flow.

3) Stop Smoking – There are a million reasons to quit smoking, but since smoking affects blood pressure, it can have an effect on blood flow, especially in aging folks sitting for hours in cramped airplanes.

4) Take breaks to stand and stretch – It’s not a bad idea every hour or two to stand up. Sitting dormant in an airplane seat encourages stiffness and stifled blood flow, so every hour or two it’s a good idea to stand up and do a couple simple stretches. There’s not much room, but walking a few paces helps as well to keep the heart ticking and the blood moving.

5) Avoid airplane food – Just kidding. Eat all the pretzels you want. This really has nothing to do with DVT, but I’m glad you’re paying attention.

6) Wear Compression Stockings – JUZO, Sigvaris, and Jobst all provide fashionable compression hosiery, stockings, and socks to suit the needs of travelers – both causal and professional.

The use of compression garments for legs has been clinically proven to help prevent DVT from forming with graduated compression – a special design in manufacturing of compression therapy leggings that starts with high compression at the ankle and decreases up the leg. This keeps the blood moving upward as intended without pooling in the leg (something tight-fitting clothes and socks may do during flights.) A properly sized, medical grade compression garment can help prevent aching and swelling in the legs while preventing DVT.

Visit our sponsor STLMedical.com for good deals on both Sigvaris Compression and JUZO Compression Stockings.

For more information on DVT and DVT Awareness, visit PreventDVT.com.

JUZO has a daunting number of colors and options, the core competitive benefits of JUZO’s stockings are clear:

1) All JUZO compression stockings can be machine washed and dried. Simply place them in a lingerie bag to wash and dry on low-heat.

2) All JUZO products are latex free – JUZO is the perfect option for those with latex allergies and sensitivities. Every JUZO stocking is designed with Elastin-Lycra wrapped in Polyamid-FiberSoft for a durable stocking without the risks of latex.

3) Resistance to sun, ointments, lotions, and perspiration – With conditions like lymphedema, daily skin care and moisturizing is critical. The latex-free materials mean a strong resistance to sunlight, heat, sweat, and any lotions or ointments you’re wearing.

4) FiberSoft adds durability – Adding FiberSoft to compression garments is a unique process that JUZO takes, wrapping a softer more protective thread around the Lycra materials. This makes the stocking more durable and more comfortable to wear and adds to its ability to resist breakdown.

Learn more about JUZO – Shop for JUZO Stockings!

It’s common for athletes of all kinds to have achy, swollen legs after hard training, hard games, and the wear on the legs from constant travel to events in other cities.

Graduated compression can be used as an effective post-game device that decreases the recovery time and keeps the legs healthy.  The athletic recovery sock also features technology to keep the feet dry and odor-free.  This partnership is also a little different for Sigvaris, it hits right at home – they are local to Peachtree City, home of the Falcons.

Are you training, playing, or competing? Many athletes from all walks of life are giving graduated compression therapy a try to treat swollen, achy, or recovering calves and ankles. Try athletic recovery socks for yourself.

Athletic Recovery socks are without a doubt the athlete’s product of 2010; I’ve written on the Athletic Recovery Sock before. but here’s an update on the latest two unique partnerships and endorsements:

One Mile Runner David O’Meara – Sigvaris has partnered with David, a well known coach, speaker, book writer and athlete.

David isn’t new to compression therapy socks; in fact he’s been wearing them for a couple years now.  He’s a fan of Sigvaris’s newest sock, which shortens recovery after workouts.

David will also be wearing Sigvaris exclusively during his summer event, “Around the World in Less than 30 Minutes”.

Golf’s Brittany Lincicome - Sigvaris and Brittany have teamed up to bring Athletic Recovery Socks to both professional and recreational golfers.

Brittany became a professional golfer at the age of 19 and has won her first championship in 2006.  She won the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2009 and continues to play.

Like others, Brittany was impressed with how compression socks can actually improve athletic performance, helping your legs feel energized and lighter.

94% of golfers surveyed in a trial of Sigvaris during an 18-hole golf round said they would recommend Sigvaris Athletic Recovery socks to their friends and other golfers.

Sigvaris has been pushing their new line of socks heavily in sports such as Golf and Football.

Originally available only in White, now available as of April 1st are the solid black versions of Sigvaris’ athletic recovery socks.