Compression therapy involves the use of compression bandages to stimulate blood flow in limbs, thus providing added support to the circulatory system. But you need to apply the right amount of ...

Engineers have developed pressure-sensing photonic fibers that they have woven into a typical compression bandage. As the bandage is stretched, the fibers change color. Using a color chart, a ...

The application of sustained graduated compression is a key element in the prevention and treatment of leg ulcers caused by damaged or incompetent veins in the lower leg. While compression hosiery is ...