Phlebology is a medical field that is focused specifically on venous disease. A phlebologist will diagnose and treat any disorders of venous origin.
Various acute and chronic venous diseases have been identified such as:
Various potential risk factors for the developing chronic venous conditions have been identified, such as age, family history of CVD, history of blood clots in the veins, hormonal changes, adiposity and positional factors such as hours spent standing or sitting and cigarette smoking. Pregnancy and long haul flights are also known to be potential risk factors.
Compression stockings assist in the therapy management of venous diseases and treatment of varicose veins by helping to improve blood flow and reduce swelling in the affected areas. They are designed to be discreet and can be worn for everyday life, during sport, at the office, or for hiking. Keeping active in your everyday life with regular walking, swimming and cycling can also help maintain the best health for your leg veins.
Our range of products, available in different styles and compression classes, is suitable for a wide variety of individual needs and preferences without contraindications for compression treatment.
We have the perfect portfolio for nearly all users who require compression therapy to help prevent venous disease symptoms during specific situations such as long standing at work, sport activities, traveling or during pregnancy.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive portfolio for daily usage to prevent and manage venous disease symptoms for those who require regular compression therapy for longer durations and related health conditions.
JOBST Ultrasheer and JOBST Opaque stockings are comfortable, durable, and stylish and come in knee high, thigh high, waist high lengths. We also offer complementary products designed for leisure such as JOBST Casual Pattern. A complete maternity range is also available throughout the whole pregnancy and postnatal stages including stockings, support belt, belly band, postnatal tube
Men have plenty of compression product options too, such as our JOBST Casual, JOBST Ambition, or JOBST Explore, or JOBST Opaque stockings. This means that wherever you are and whatever task you're doing, it helps you to feel comfortable and at ease.
In addition to compression stockings for sport and traveling, JOBST provides products for the management of venous leg ulcers in the acute phase. Delivering the medically-recommended pressure levels, they also feature a silk lining for easy donning.