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Are non-slip socks really 'non-slip'? An analysis of slip resistance
BMC Geriatrics, 2009 Background Non-slip socks have been suggested as a means of preventing accidental falls due to slips. This study compared the relative slip resistance of commercially available non-slip socks with other foot conditions, namely bare feet, compression ...
Haines Terrence +3 more
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Occupational leg edema—use of compression stockings
Porto Biomedical Journal, 2020 Abstract To analyze the use of compression stockings to avoid the formation of occupational edema of the lower limbs in jobs with prolonged orthostatism. We carried out a review of the articles published in PubMed, from the 1st of January 2008 to 31st of December 2018 using the term “Occupational Leg Swelling”.
Guedes, Pedro M. +5 more
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, 2020 Background Occupational lower limb edema is an important factor in deterioration of quality of life. Prevention involves prescription of prophylactic measures, such as wearing compression stockings.
Dejean Sampaio Amorim Filho (6827687) +3 more
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Synergistic Effect of Elastic Stockings to Maintain Volume Losses after Mechanical Lymphatic Therapy
Dermatology Research and Practice, 2014 The objective of the current study was to assess whether Venosan elastic stockings have a synergistic effect on the maintenance of results after Mechanical Lymphatic Therapy. Eleven patients with grade II lymphedema of the legs, regardless of cause, were
José Maria Pereira de Godoy +3 more
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Creating innovation in lymphoedema nursing through collaboration [PDF]
, 2009 Against a background of fiscal and regulatory pressure to rationalize and justify health-care interventions, there is an underlying political message that greater cooperation and collaboration would improve health-care for all.
Davies, R., Jones, J.
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Venous thromboembolism: use of graduated compression stockings
, 2015 This article aims to review the use of graduated compression stockings in the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE). This is particularly important owing to the increasing number of people who die from hospital-acquired VTE and deep vein thrombosis.
Muñoz-Figueroa, Gloria Patricia +1 more
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Compression bandages or stockings versus no compression for treating venous leg ulcers (Protocol) [PDF]
, 2019 This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:To assess the effects of using compression bandages or stockings, compared with no compression, on the healing of venous leg ulcers in any setting and ...
Dumville, Jo; id_orcid +2 more
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, 2009 OBJECTIVE: In search of an optimal compression therapy for venous leg ulcers, a systematic review and meta-analysis was performed of randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing compression systems based on stockings (MCS) with divers bandages.
Willenberg, Torsten +2 more
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Heliyon, 2018 Aim: The aim of this feasibility study was to investigate the potential role of a novel neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device in preventing the formation of oedema following total hip replacement (THR).
Thomas W. Wainwright +2 more
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, 2019 [ES] Las soluciones ingenieriles para acciones cotidianas son altamente requeridas en la sociedad actual. Esta necesidad se enfatiza aún más en el caso de personas con movilidad reducida o pacientes en rehabilitación. El objetivo principal de este proyecto es el de aplicar los conocimientos aprendidos, en el campo de la biomedicina.
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