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Improving Adherence to Wearing Compression Stockings for Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Venous Leg Ulcers: A Scoping Review [PDF]

open access: yesPatient Preference and Adherence, 2021
Laila Bar,1 Susan Brandis,1 Darryn Marks2 1Department of Occupational Therapy, Bond University, Faculty of Health Science and Medicine, Queensland, Australia; 2Department of Physiotherapy, Bond University, Faculty of Health Science and Medicine ...
Bar L, Brandis S, Marks D
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Are compression stockings an effective treatment for orthostatic presyncope? [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2011
BackgroundSyncope, or fainting, affects approximately 6.2% of the population, and is associated with significant comorbidity. Many syncopal events occur secondary to excessive venous pooling and capillary filtration in the lower limbs when upright.
Clare Louise Protheroe   +3 more
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Study on the Wearing Performance of Compression Stockings and Its Influence on the Blood Flow Velocity of Lower Limbs [PDF]

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2021
Compression stockings can reduce venous pressure and improve venous return by applying progressive pressure on the lower limbs from bottom to top, thereby preventing and treating venous diseases of the lower limbs.
Liu Hainan, Cheng Ling
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Taguchi-TOPSIS based optimization of comfort in compression stockings for vascular disorders [PDF]

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2023
Compression stockings/socks are one of the most essential materials to treat vascular disorders in veins. However, the comfort of wearing such stockings over prolonged period of time is a major problem.
Muhammad Nadeem   +7 more
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The Use of Compression Stockings to Reduce Water Retention in the Legs During Gaming and Esports: Randomized Controlled Field Study [PDF]

open access: yesInteractive Journal of Medical Research, 2022
BackgroundWith the increasing digitalization of daily life, internet-based entertainment such as gaming and streaming has advanced to one of the megatrends of the 21st century.
Steffen Christian Ekkehard Schmidt   +2 more
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Secondary prevention of leg cramps using compression stockings or magnesium supplements: a three-arm randomized clinical trial [PDF]

open access: yesTrials
Background Leg cramps are common among older adults and often lead to sleep disturbances and reduced quality of life. However, there is no consensus on how to treat this condition.
Arno Kuusipalo   +8 more
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Prevention of leg cramps by using compression stockings or magnesium supplements in the 50–84 age group: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial [PDF]

open access: yesTrials, 2021
Background Leg cramps are painful sensations of tightening in the muscles of the legs that commonly appear during the night and are often associated with secondary insomnia. They are common especially in older age. There is no evidence that any method of
Jenni Joensuu   +4 more
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Influence of compression therapy following varicose vein surgery: a prospective randomized study

open access: yesJornal Vascular Brasileiro, 2023
Background The use of compression dressings after phlebectomy is based solely on clinical experience due to the lack of a unified set of definitive recommendations, which makes clinical practice extremely heterogeneous.
Felipe Coelho Neto   +6 more
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Effects of preventive use of compression stockings for elderly with chronic venous insufficiency and swollen legs: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesBMC Geriatrics, 2019
Background Many home-dwelling elderly use medical compression stockings to prevent venous insufficiency, deep venous thrombosis, painful legs and leg ulcers. Assisting users with applying and removing compression stockings demands resources from the home
Kristin Thuve Dahm   +4 more
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Compression Stockings Improve Cardiac Output and Cerebral Blood Flow during Tilt Testing in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Patients: A Randomized Crossover Trial

open access: yesMedicina, 2021
Background and Objectives: Orthostatic intolerance (OI) is a clinical condition in which symptoms worsen upon assuming and maintaining upright posture and are ameliorated by recumbency.
C. (Linda) M. C. van Campen   +2 more
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