Name: Rob
Web Site: http://www.healthylegdepot.com
Bio: Ever since experiencing a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) almost 20 years ago, I've been researching venous disorders such as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and the medical compression socks that are designed to fight against these problems. Confusing products, these socks and stockings are. With so many brands (top brands being Sigvaris, Jobst, Mediven, and Juzo) and with ultra-confusing sizing charts and systems, I'm here to help sort through the mess and get to the right products for you. I entered this industry 18 years ago and have amassed LOADS of experience and education. The fact is... MOST people should be wearing compression products and I hope to help you to understand why. I'm happy to be alive, having survived something that easily could have taken my life. Please, I urge you to use my knowledge and experience to help yourself. To me, that's what it's all about - helping others.
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Woman’s Doc: Treating Venous Insufficiency
January 11th, 2011January 10, 2011
Condition Causes Aches, Swelling
BALTIMORE — Roughly 8 million to 10 million people in the U.S. suffer from an uncomfortable condition called venous insufficiency, which can affect people who stand for long periods of time, such as nurses or teachers.
Dr. Paul Lucas, of Mercy Medical Center’s Vascular Center, said venous insufficiency is a buildup of pressure going down the legs.
“It can be as mild as achiness, with or without swelling, and one leg may swell more than another,” he said.
Lucas said the condition is caused by leaky valves in the legs.
“When the heart beats, the valve opens, and the blood moves in an upward direction. When the heart is at rest, the valve closes, preventing reflux of blood back down the leg,” he explained. “There is a failure of the valves to fully close when the heart is at rest, which causes reflux of blood back down the veins through the valve, which increases pressure in the lower part of the leg.
“He said the treatment is often simple — avoid long sessions of sitting or standing and wear compression stockings.
“I’m on my feet a lot, so I wear these stockings. It helps give my legs support and makes them feel better and not as tired,” said Cheryl, who’s been a nurse for 25 years.
Doctors said while most patients with venous insufficiency are women, men can also have problems with it.
This is a re-post from WBALTV.com
Falcons running back Michael Turner endorses Active Therapy Socks
January 6th, 2011Michael Turner, 2009 Pro Bowl running back for the Atlanta Falcons, is the official face – no, make that the legs – of the partnership between the National Football League franchise and SIGVARIS and its Active Therapy socks (athleticrecoverysock.com).
The Atlanta Falcons team is being supplied Performance and Athletic Recovery socks for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. The socks are to be worn after games, practices, training sessions and during travel.
Jonas Thelin, marketing director of SIGVARIS North America, said that a growing trend among competitive athletes is the use of compression therapy socks to help improve their athletic performance. Compression therapy is a hot topic in sports media right now as a growing number of triathletes, marathon runners and professional sports athletes are trying compression socks during performance to improve their results.
“It’s exciting to see players like Michael Turner of the Atlanta Falcons and Joseph Addai of the Indianapolis Colts endorsing our socks,” Thelin said.
“Many other athletes have also tried and are experiencing for themselves the benefits of wearing true graduated compression.”
In addition to NFL running backs Turner and Addai, other athletes who have endorsed SIGVARIS Active Therapy products include Brittany Lincicome of the Ladies Professional Golf Association; David O’Meara, The One Mile Runner; Alexandra Graebe, professional cyclist; and Tyler McCandless, professional distance runner.
On Nov. 10, those attending the North American Thrombosis Forum’s Celebration of Gratitude honoring Terry Francona, Boston Red Sox manager and blood clot survivor, received “red socks” provided by SIGVARIS, according to Judith Brannan, SIGVARIS medical affairs and education manager.
“SIGVARIS became the global leader in medical compression therapy by caring about the health of the people who wear our products,” Brannan said.
“We wanted to help raise awareness about the dangers of DVT because many people develop blood clots in their leg. As a company, we strive to help people have healthy legs, and our DVT prevention campaign allows us to fulfill our mission to educate everyone about how to keep their legs healthy.”
Article reposted from Vein Therapy News. Available in print and online at http://www.veintherapynews.com/content/view/257/1/
Healthy Leg Depot Now Ships Compression Stockings WORLDWIDE!
September 11th, 2010Healthy Leg Depot (http://www.healthylegdepot.com) is pleased to announce a new partnership which allows selling/shipping medical compression socks and compression stockings worldwide! International buyers may now purchase at their monetary equivalent of the same prices offered to United States buyers, and may pay via any major credit card, PayPal, or many other options.
All shipping documents, including customs documentation/declarations is handled by our partner, making the buying experience very smooth and easy.
Medical compression stockings are proven to relieve tired and aching legs, relieve the pain associated with swollen ankles and legs, as well as varicose veins. They are an integral part of wound care management of venous ulcers. Pregnant women who are experiencing leg problems due to pregnancy (increased blood volume in the body) find comfort in wearing maternity stockings.
Healthy Leg Depot is a leading online compression stocking store and features the Sigvaris line of compression hosiery.
SIGVARIS Launches New Soft Opaque 840 Series
September 10th, 2010
Finally a compression therapy series for women who like a truly opaque design… Think tights or leggings! SIGVARIS Compression stockings has launched their highly anticipated 840 series, called Soft Opaque.
Available in 15-20mmHg and 20-30mmHg, these compression hose are free from the additionally added chemicals that many stockings have. Knee high, thigh hi, and pantyhose – in your choice of four great colors: Black, Graphite, Midnight Blue, and Espresso. The pantyhose may be worn as tights or leggings, masking those areas of the legs that women may not want people to see! The line also features a first for SIGVARIS – a measured fitting in a support (15-20mmHg) compression garment. They have always opted for support therapy sizing based on shoe size, height, and weight. But the 15-20mmHg Soft Opaque allows for a larger population fit by utilizing ankle, calf, and thigh measurements.
With the new Advanced Moisture Management system, legs are kept dry and cool. The knee hi boasts a comfortable wide top band to prevent rolling, and the thigh high features the fashionable Sensinnov top band to prevent rolling/sliding.
The New Jewel from Sigvaris
August 16th, 2010
Breaking away from the norm, Sigvaris has just launched a new addition to their Support Therapy line, JEWEL. The Sigvaris 149C Jewel has a fashionable diamond pattern on a very sheer knee hi womens compression stocking and it’s now available at the Healthy Leg Depot support hose store. With the initial launch of Sigvaris Jewel comes black, dark navy and mocha colors in 15-20mmHg support socks. Designed for every day wear and professional dress, this new womens compression stocking boasts double covered inlay yarns which make it easier to put on, a top band for comfort and to ensure stay-up, and a separate sewn-in heel area.
Sigvaris is a worldwide leader in the manufacturer of medical compression stockings and support socks. Their precise fitting system allows a perfect fit with an out-of-the-box product for over 90% of the population.
Sigvaris EverSheer Gets New Color – Night Shade
August 10th, 2010
SIGVARIS has added a much needed new color to its amazingly popular EverSheer line. Night Shade is a dark charcoal shade and it comes in all closed-toe styles (knee high, thigh high, and pantyhose). Color code 94 is a brand new color for the SIGVARIS lineup.
The EverSheer line of womens compression stockings is quickly becoming the support stockings of choice for the discriminating woman who wants or 
needs to wear compression stockings, yet doesn’t want them to look like a ‘medical’ product. There is no bare spandex to irritate the skin (as many other sheer compression stockings have), and the soft fabric and two-way stretch make this line far easier to don than its competition. Independent tests have confirmed EverSheer to be the sheerest medical compression stocking available among all major manufacturers.
Anti-Clotting Drug, Coumadin: Recalled by Bristol-Myers Squibb
July 13th, 2010Bristol-Myers Squibb announced a recall of the anti-clotting drug Coumadin because the amount of the active ingredient could change over time. A total of 144,672 one milligram pills were recalled, all distributed in the United States, and came from eight production lots, and bear expiration dates from June 2011 and November 2012.
The company said that the amount of isopropanol in the pills could change. Isopropanol is used to keep the tablet’s active ingredient in its crystalline form. As the amount of isopropanol changes, the amount of the active ingredient could be increased or reduced. Bristol-Myers Squibb said that the risk of clotting may increase if the amount of active ingredient is decreased, and if the active ingredient is increased, the patient faces greater risk of bleeding.
Coumadin (aka Warfarin) is used to treat or prevent blood clots. Compression stockings are also used when blood clots are of concern. Graduated medical compression socks and compression hosiery help reduce the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome after clotting and can be purchased online at a compression stocking store such as Healthy Leg Depot.
FREE Compression Stockings from SIGVARIS!
June 22nd, 2010SIGVARIS Compression Socks and Stockings, the worldwide leader in medical and support stockings for varicose veins, spider veins, swelling of the legs and feet, tired legs and swollen ankles, launched a new promotion for FREE compression stockings today! Buy 3 pairs of knee-high 15-20mmHg compression socks, and get 1 pair additional for FREE via mail in coupon. Great travel sock as they work to increase the circulation while standing or sitting for long periods of time.
Knee-High products that qualify for this offer include Sheer Fashion, Cushioned Cotton for men, Cushioned Cotton for women, the newest addition to the line- the Athletic Recovery Sock for men and for women, as well as many others.
HURRY! Offer ends July 31, 2010. See the mail in coupon for specific details on how to redeem.
SIGVARIS Enters Into Partnership with the Atlanta Falcons, Supplying the Local NFL Team with Athletic Recovery Socks!
June 11th, 2010The Athletic Recovery Socks (144c for women and 184c for men) are taking off like wildfire! The Atlanta Falcons have joined the ranks of the Indianapolis Colts in professional athlete wear of the products. See the SIGVARIS press release at: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sigvaris-enters-into-partnership-with-the-atlanta-falcons-supplying-the-local-nfl-team-with-athletic-recovery-socks-96038024.html
This line of comfortable, cotton based compression socks is designed to reduce the lactic acid that builds up in the muscles. Lactic acid is the reason for an athlete’s ‘down-time’ and when flushed from the system by the application of graduated compression, recovery time comes much faster! Adorned with stylish chevrons, this sock is becoming a favorite for those who are serious about their exercise/workouts.
SIGVARIS Price Increases for 2010 Happen Feb 8, 2010
February 5th, 2010SIGVARIS has chosen to increase their pricing for 2010 effective Monday, February 8th on all of their compression stockings and support stockings. This is an across-the-spectrum price increase of varying percentages but all seem to hover around the 10% mark. Note that this increase is not within the control of Healthy Leg Depot , but will be affecting this, and every website that sells the SIGVARIS brand.
I have to say…. I’m really not looking forward to sitting in front of the TV for the Super Bowl, with my laptop updating the pricing! 
Beat the price increase…. place your order immediately!
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