Compression socks offer a lot of benefits. These include preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis, reducing that heavy, tired feeling after a long day on your feet, and helping patients recover after varicose vein treatment. However, while compression can be beneficial, it can also cause unwelcome side effects. So, to help you get the most out of your garments, here’s how to...

surface veins to the heart and lungs. The clot can be dangerous on its own, as it blocks blood flow. It can also prove fatal if it dislodges and travels into the heart or lungs, where it can cause a Pulmonary Embolism. Pregnant people are 5x more likely to develop a DVT. So, it is essential to know the symptoms...

Shopping for compression socks? With so many choices available, it can be difficult to pick the best pair for you. Fortunately, we’ve created a handy guide that covers fit, compression classes, lengths, and more to help you. Fit Unlike regular socks, compression garments have to fit just right. Too tight, and they’ll restrict blood flow; too loose, and they won’t...

Stability Ball Flys are an excellent exercise for the chest and shoulders. Unlike their bench counterparts, they even engage your core. So, if you’d like to build some definition or strengthen your shoulders, here’s how to do Stability Ball Flys.   How to do stability ball flys  Grab some dumbbells appropriate to your strength level and an exercise ball that is...

Are you experiencing some knee instability? Lateral Jump-Ups can help! This exercise works the muscles that support and move the knee. Jumping on one leg will also help improve your overall balance. Ready to give it a try? Here’s how.   Benefits of Lateral Jump Ups  Lateral Jump Ups is a relatively gentle exercise for knee strength and stability. It...

The rotator cuff comprises several muscles that support, stabilise, and help move your shoulder joint. Keeping it strong and healthy with exercises like resisted shoulder abductions will minimise your risk of injury and assist in recovery. See how to do shoulder abduction below.   The benefits of resisted shoulder abduction  Resisted shoulder abduction is an exercise that strengthens and stabilises...

Pregnancy is an extremely exciting time. However, it is often accompanied by some less desirable developments, such as heavy swollen ankles and calves, carpal tunnel, weakened core, and back pain. Fortunately, compression socks, stockings, and back supports can help minimise these symptoms.   What causes the swelling and body pains? During pregnancy, a few notable changes happen in the body: ...

Feeling Achilles tendon pain when running? It is a very common (and very irritating) overuse injury to get. And unfortunately, if you ignore it, it can worsen over time. So, let’s get into Achilles tendon irritation, how to treat it, and how to prevent it in the future.    ANATOMY OF ACHILLES TENDON PAIN FROM RUNNING Achilles tendon pain is most...