At Caring Touch Medical we have 5 convenient locations in Maryland where you can purchase support compression hose. We offer prescription and non-prescription, ready to wear and custom fitted compression stockings for both women and men. They come in a wide variety of colors, different styles, and fashionable designs. Please contact the location below that […]
Yoga Poses That Are Good For Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Here is a video that shows a Yoga pose that is good for Breast Cancer related Lymphedema. Here is a good article that explains the benefits of using Yoga for helping to manage lymphedema: http://breastcanceryogablog.com/2015/07/02/how-to-manage-breast-cancer-related-lymphedema-with-yoga/
Inspiring Story Of Lymphedema and Lipedema Featured On The Doctors
An inspiring story about Sarah, who suffers from lymphedema and lipedema, featured on The Doctors televison show. Compression Therapy helps to reduce edema in her legs and hips. Sarah states in the video that if she didn’t wear compression stockings her legs would get bigger and get hard and painful (more painful than they already […]
14 Tips For Best Results When Using Graduated Compression Stockings
The website ClotCare.com has provided the following tips to help you get the best results from your stockings: Wear gradient compression socks or stockings everyday. Use rubber gloves to get a better grip on the fabric. If you cannot tolerate wearing the stockings all day, wear them for a few hours at a time and […]
Top Resource For Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis or Blood clots
Here is a great resource on helping you with the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE). ClotCare Online Resource Their mission is to provide you with the most up to date information on therapies used to prevent and/or treat blood clots that can lead to other more serious health problems. They are a non-profit organization supported […]
Compression Stockings Used Wrong (And Why Not To Buy Them On The Internet)
This is a great and eye opening article on how Compression Stockings are used WRONG 25% of the time, making them useless to you the patient. These stockings can help save your life by reducing the risk of developing a deep venous thrombosis DVT, or deep vein clot by fifty percent. The stockings can also […]