Useful Links

Graduated Compression Stockings

• How Do Graduated Compression Stockings Work?

  Wikipedia is an informative online encylopedia. This particular link relates to graduated compression stockings, how they work and what they can be used for. It also explains a bit about compression levels and styles, and links to many subjects relating to compression stockings.

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graduated_compression_stockings

Maternity

• Midwives Online

  UK's leading midwife-led website.

  http://www.midwivesonline.com/parents/parents1//////?ttl=faqans&faq=152

• Emma's Diary

  http://www.emmasdiary.co.uk/pregnancy//article/2nd_trimester/article/pregnancy_health_niggles

• Mad Mums

  Pregnancy and Parenting News

  News, Support and Advice for parents and parents to be by way of mutual discussion and friendly chat.

  http://www.madmums.com/gh_frontpage.htm

Varicose Veins

• Treatment for Varicose Veins

  Useful information from the NHS web pages on Varicose Veins and graduated compression support socks.

  Complete with 4 minute video.

  http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Varicose-veins/Pages/Treatment.aspx

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

• Thrombosis UK Charity

  The Thrombosis Charity wishes to increase awareness of thrombosis among the public and health professionals and to raise research funds to improve patient care through improved prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolic disease.

  http://www.thrombosisuk.org/home.php

• Stop The Clot Campaign

  The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) formerly know as the National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia (NATT) is a patient-led, voluntary health advocacy organization.

  NBCA volunteers include many of the nation's foremost experts on blood clots and blood clotting disorders.

  NBCA programs include patient education and professional training on the signs, symptoms and prevention of blood clots and clotting disorders.

  https://www.stoptheclot.org/

• What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

  Wikipedia is an informative online encylopedia. This links to the subject of Deep Vein Thrombosis, what it is, signs and symptoms, and how to manage it.

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_vein_thrombosis

• Daily Strength

  Comprehensive network of people sharing knowledge, experiences and support on health related issues. This page directs to the Deep Vein Thrombosis support group page.

  http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Deep-Vein-Thrombosis-DVT/support-group

• BUPA

  Information on Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

  http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/Deep_Vein_Thrombosis.html

• Bugbog - Travel Health

  Information about travel and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

  http://www.bugbog.com/travel_health/deep_vein_thrombosis.html

• Mayo Clinic

  Information about foot swelling (Edema) during travel

  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/foot-swelling/HQ00722

• Travel Health

  Travel related Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

  http://www.travelhealth.co.uk/advice/dvt.htm

• Deep Vein Thrombosis

  Article about Deep Vein Thrombosis.

  http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Deep-Vein-Thrombosis.htm

Vein Clinics & Surgeries

• Glancey Medical Aesthetics

  Specialises in anti-ageing treatments & carries out discreet consultations in Leg Vein Therapy, Facial Thread Veins, Sclerotherapy & many other beauty treatments.

  http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk

• Cambridge Veins

  http://www.cambridgeveins.co.uk/

Sport

• What is Compression Sports Wear

  Wikipedia is an informative online encyclopedia, and this insert explains what compression sports wear is used for. If you are interested in trying our range of compression sports wear, please go to our 'sports performance' section of our website.

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_tights

Healthcare

• Patient UK

  Comprehensive health information as provided by GP's & nurses to patients during consultations.

  http://www.patient.co.uk/

• eMedicine

  Medical reference website.

  http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic122.htm

• Library of the National Medical Society

  http://www.medical-library.org

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