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As many of you know, March is Lymphedema Awareness Month. Each year, BrightLife Direct supports the lymphedema community through advocacy, education, and giving back. 

 

If you have large legs finding compression stockings that fit well can be a challenge. For people with cone shaped legs, rolling and sliding is often a problem. There are solutions for both of these issues.

Let’s face it – pulling on compression stockings is a challenge. Before you spend another 30 minutes fighting to get your socks on, try out some of these tips, tricks, and tools to help you get your socks on fast and easy.

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, it’s time to take a look at our customer favorites this year. Check out our best-selling compression socks, sleeves and stockings of this year.

Some of us don’t have the option to go sock-less when the weather heats up. Here are the best options for staying cool and comfortable in compression socks during the summer:

Lymphedema is a chronic lymphatic disease that affects at least 10 million Americans and hundreds of millions worldwide, yet many patients go undiagnosed or untreated due to a lack of knowledge and resources.

Last month, Sigvaris announced that they have signed a purchase agreement with Biacare, a small manufacturer of lymphedema, wound care and bandaging products. Sigvaris is one of the largest compression stocking manufacturers in the world.

How do compression socks work? What is a sandalfoot or a balloon toe? What’s the difference between a reciprocated and reinforced heel? Here's what all the crazy lingo means:

Over the past year, Academy Award winner Kathy Bates has taken on a new project – becoming the Lymphatic Education & Research Network’s (LE&RN) National Spokesperson.

Measuring yourself accurately for compression garments is super important to ensure a comfortable fit and effective compression. Here are tips and tricks to correctly measure.

Every year in the US, 2.5 million individuals develop leg ulcers, the majority of these are due to severe venous insufficiency, or poor circulation. Healing a leg ulcer is a long, slow process that requires compliance and perseverance.

Arthritis causes pain, swelling, stiffness and limited range of motion. There are hundreds of different types of arthritis that can affect men and women of all ages. Here are some tips and products for managing arthritis.