Compression treatment aims to control and reduce the swelling caused by a build up of lymph fluid (lymphoedema). It puts pressure on the area of swelling and encourages movement of lymph fluid around ...

The application of sustained graduated compression is a key element in the prevention and treatment of leg ulcers caused by damaged or incompetent veins in the lower leg. While compression hosiery is ...

Background: Four-layer bandaging is the standard treatment for venous leg ulcers but is bulky and can restrict mobility. Two-layer compression stockings have recently been marketed but their clinical ...