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Do You Suffer From Swollen Feet And Legs?  
Is It Painful To Walk, Even Short Distances?      

Thermomedic Health Fact File
Swollen feet and legs, referred to medically as edema, occur when fluid is
retained in the spaces between body cells. Edema typically affects the feet,
ankles and lower legs, but can also impact any area of the body. Thermomedic
Therapy Ankle Braces and Far Infrared socks provide compressive support
and comforting warmth to help relieve the painful symptoms of edema.

What Are The Causes of Swollen Feet And Legs?
Swollen feet and legs may be caused by the impaired function of the kidney,
heart, liver or blood vessels, but there are other factors that can contribute.
These include:

•        Eating a diet high in salt and carbohydrates
•        Excessive use of laxatives
•        Over use of diuretics
•        Taking drugs
•        Taking birth control or hormone replacement therapy pills
•        Pregnancy and PMS
•        Sodium retention
•        Varicose veins
•        Allergic reactions
•        Neuromuscular disorders
•        Trauma

What Are The Symptoms Of Edema?
Initial symptoms generally occur during the day as your feet and legs become
increasingly swollen and uncomfortable. As the condition worsens, swelling will
occur early in the morning and continue to increase throughout the day. Long-
term edema can sometimes cause skin ulcerations.

Further symptoms that may develop include:
•        Elevated blood pressure
•        Headaches
•        Increased need to urinate
•        Heart Palpitations   
•        Swollen hands and wrists
•        Puffy eyes
•        Weight gain

Relief and Prevention Of Edema
The recommended treatment to reduce swelling is the use of compressive
Thermomedic Therapy ankle, leg and wrist supports and therapy gloves and
therapy socks. Elevate your legs above the level of your heart to reduce
pressure on the backs of your knees, thighs and lower back. Thermomedic
Therapy Garments, for use at home or at work, are specially designed to help
reduce swelling and discomfort associated with edema while assisting you to
enjoy your normal routine.

How Can Thermomedic Therapy Garments Help Me?
The human body has a complex and highly efficient set of mechanisms to
assure the adequate flow of blood through-out the body. These processes, if
disturbed by sickness or injury, may be restored or relieved by the use of
effective therapeutic thermal and compressive devices by THERMOMEDIC
Therapy Garments. Specially designed to be easy and comfortable to wear
while imparting soothing support to swollen feet, legs or other affected areas,
these therapy garments are safe, natural and affordable. They work well as an
adjunct to support prescribed medical treatments by enhancing your body's
natural recuperative ability.

Thermomedic Therapy Socks and bio-ceramic joint supports are available in
various levels of compression, depending on the pressure you require, as well
as various lengths. Thermomedic Therapy Garments support your swollen
ankles and legs, assisting you to safely undertake remedial exercises to help
decrease edema.

Thermomedic Therapy Ankle Brace and Socks assist recuperative techniques
to help reduce swelling by supporting increased muscle activity from gentle
walking, firmly support lower limbs during periods of standing and help fluid
return to blood vessels when affected area is elevated during rest.
Thermomedic Therapy Knee Body Bands assist relieve knee osteoarthritis
symptoms.

When investing in your health and wellbeing, it is so important to choose far
infrared therapeutic products that will really deliver the benefits you require, as
comfortably, safely and effectively as possible. Good health is about attention
to quality and commitment to delivering value that you can trust.

Thermomedic guarantee it.


Important Information
If edema persists or continues to worsen, please consult your doctor.
Information on foot, leg and health conditions provided by Far Infrared
Thermomedic Therapy Garments, dedicated to your well-being and excellence
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Ankle Pain/Swelling Ankle pain is a common problem that generally occurs secondary to acute or chronic injury or degenerative joint disease. Ankle sprains, most commonly due
to traumatic inversion injury, are the most common cause of ankle pain. In cases of trauma, the Ottawa rules are used to decide whether X-rays are indicated and have been
shown to improve the cost effectiveness of radiologic evaluation without compromising quality of care. Bilateral ankle swelling suggests cardiac or vascular etiologies (e.g., CHF)
rather than intrinsic foot/ankle disease.
Inversion sprain (85% of ankle sprains)
–Results in pain, swelling, and ecchymosis of the lateral malleolar area
–Damage occurs to the three ligaments of inferior fibula (anterior and posterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments) and peroneal muscle
Degenerative joint disease
–Pain is present upon waking in the
mornin and may be  relieved by mild activity
–Grinding/popping occurs with motion
Inversion/eversion injury of subtalar joint
–Results in pain while walking on uneven ground
Syndesmosis injury (“high ankle sprain”)
–Stretching of the interosseous membrane
–Results in pain at the lower leg
Avulsion fracture of the distal fibula
–Results in persisting lateral malleolar pain
–Difficult to differentiate from the
epiphyseal line on X-ray
Repetitive injury with disruption of the ankle retinaculum
–Results in chronic pain of the posterior aspect of the ankle
Poor shoe alignment
Bimalleolar fracture
Trimalleolar fracture: Bimalleolar fracture plus a fracture of the lateral aspect of the distal tibia
Neoplasm
Peroneal nerve entrapment
Diabetic (Charcot's) arthropathy
History and physical examination
–Ankle, foot, and lower leg examination
–Always evaluate neurovascular status, including pulses, color, and capillary refill
–Observation of bones and soft tissues, color, swelling
–Anterior/posterior drawer test: Ankle is held in one hand and the lower tibia is pushed and pulled to evaluate for instability
–Range of motion should be evaluate both actively and passively (grinding or popping suggests DJD)
Ottawa ankle rules are used to determine whether an X-ray of
the ankle is necessary following trauma
–Tenderness of the distal 6 cm of the fibula or tibia
–Tender navicular area
–Tender proximal fifth metatarsal
–Cannot bear weight (at least four steps)
Standard three-view ankle X-rays, stress views (inversion or eversion), and consider foot series or lower leg series
Lateral X-rays in plantar- or dorsiflexion may help evaluate for anterior or posterior impingement
CT or MRI may be indicated to clarify findings on plain films and to evaluate cartilage, nerves, tendons, ligaments
Muscle strength and range of motion testing
–Protection from additional strain/injury
–Relative rest (stretching is okay) ±crutches
–Ice for initial 24–48 hours after trauma
–Compression (elastic wrap or ankle support)
–Elevation of foot (higher than the pelvis)
Casting is often indicated for fractures and significant ankle sprains
Short-term bracing may reduce risk of reinjury
Surgery may be indicated (e.g., bimalleolar fracture, trimalleolar fracture)
Physical therapy referral to improve strength, range of motion, and proprioceptionOther aids include:•        Leg wedges to elevate the feet while sleeping.
•        Thermomedic Support socks and stocking.
Thermomedic Support socks and stockings come in various gradients depending on the pressure needed, and various lengths depending on the level of the edema.
•        Proper fitting shoes and socks. Go out to buy new shoes in the afternoon to get the best fit.
Techniques to help decrease swelling:
•        Increase muscle activity with walking.
•        Avoid standing in place for long period of time.
•        Avoid sitting with the feet dependent.
•        Limit salt intake.                 docortho
•        Do not abuse diuretics, but a short-term course may be helpful.
•        Do not abuse laxatives.
•        Drink plenty of water. Avoid contraceptive pills and
hormone replacement therapy if possible.Use a compression
to help fluid return to the blood vessels.
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