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Did you know... that every second
person has some
type of leg problem and sitting or standing for prolonged lengths of time can put you at risk of developing a VENOUS LEG DISORDER. VENOUS LEG
DISORDERS
are the 7th leading cause of a disabling condition next to CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE ! Inside your legs...  Your calf muscle acts
like a second
heart pump helping to return venous blood flow from the lower part of your legs (ankle area) back to your heart. The heart alone can not manage this pumping action. When you are not using your calf muscle this can eventually lead to serious congestion in your legs. This congestion can cause the following to occur: TIRED, SORE, ACHEY LEGS SWOLLEN ANKLES & LEGS HOT LEGS CRAMPS VARICOSE VEINS SPIDER VEINS LEG ULCERS DEVELOPMENT OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (BLOOD CLOT) EDEMA LYMPHATIC DISEASE Anyone who experiences any of these warning signs should consult his or her physician without delay ! Contact us today at info@accucarecanada.com
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Helpful Tips Regular exercise, watching ones body weight, proper leg elevation, and wearing compression garments are all essential in the return of venous blood from the ankle back to the heart. Excessive heat tends to dialate veins making the varicose veins, ankles and leg swelling worse. Try to avoid hot showers or hot baths, sunbathing or spa tanning. Remember to wash your garments after every use. Washing brings back the compression to the material and will help decrease snags and rips. Wash them by hand using a special washing solution & let them drip dry. Do not put them in the dryer. Individuals
at Risk (Examples)
Physicians/Nurses Dentists/Hygienists Health Care/Medical Professionals Lawyers Police Officers Fire Fighters Bus/Semi/Truck/Taxi Drivers Construction Workers Office Employees Cashiers Factory Employees Resturant Employees Bank Tellers Teachers Air Traffic Controllers Pilots/Flight Attendants Realtors Pregnant Women Seniors University/College Students Any individual
that sits or stands for prolonged periods of time is at risk ! Most private
insurance companies
and selected government agencies will reimburse for medical compression garments. Please check with your third party insurance provider prior to contacting Accucare Canada. Assumption Life Blue Cross Canada Life Co-Operators Life Insurance Great-West Life Green Shield of Canada Liberty Health Manulife Financial Maritime Life Assurance Company Standard Life Sun Life WCB Veterans Affairs Canada FNIHB ...just to name a few. |
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 Don't
forget to replace your compression garments!
The elastic fibers of your
compression garments break down with daily wear.
They must be replaced every 4-6 months to ensure maximum compression. |
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