DVT is short for deep vein thrombosis, a medical condition that occurs when a clot forms in the deeper veins of the lower leg. This is particularly dangerous as if the clot becomes dislodged, it can travel up into the lungs causing massive and potentially fatal damage. This is more common in pregnant women, those seated still for extended periods of time such as air travel, as well as people with pre-existing vein issues.

Compression stockings help to regulate and improve the blood flow. This maintains regular pressure to ensure the chance of further clotting is minimised, while working alongside special medication that a doctor will prescribe to help the clot dissipate back into the body.

Simply put, Bauerfeind has set the global standard for medical braces, compression and insoles. Using the highest quality materials to construct decades-refined products that have been clinically proven to address a vast range of issues. There's no substitute for quality, and Bauerfeind has that from the simplest strap to the largest brace.

Virtually all of our products can be machine washed on a cold gentle cycle and air dried out of direct sunlight. Putting them on and taking them off carefully is recommended, and for specific product care, refer to the product manual or contact our friendly staff.

Bauerfeind has an incredibly extensive sizing system for our products based off of hundreds of thousands of patient measurements. The perfect anatomic fit system we use means that the supports are designed to fit your body, not the other way around.