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Below Knee - Closed Toe Class 1 Compression Hosiery by Activa
Below Knee - Closed Toe Class 1 Compression Hosiery by Activa
Below Knee - Closed Toe Class 1 Compression Hosiery by Activa

Below Knee - Closed Toe Class 1 Compression Hosiery by Activa

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BELOW KNEE CLOSED TOE

  • Class 1 14-17mmHg - Provides light compression without presence of oedema 

  • Provides light/ mild compression and should be used for early intervention, superficial signs of venous disease or early varicose veins where oedema is not present.

    Activa® Class 1 hosiery should also be considered post operatively and on long-distance travel to help prevent deep vein thrombosis in at-risk groups.

  • Activa hosiery can be machine washed up to 40 degrees and guaranteed for 100 washes.

Contraindications

Activa British Standard Hosiery Contraindication

  • Diabetes - unless after specialist referral and under strict supervision

  • Arterial insufficiency/arterial disease/ischaemia according to vascular assessment

  • Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) of less than 0.8 or greater than 1.3, unless after specialist referral and under strict supervision and regular follow up

  • Congestive cardiac failure as compression could lead to cardiac overload

  • Peripheral neuropathy

  • Rheumatoid arthritis unless under medical supervision

  • Known sensitivity to the fabric of the stockings

  • Distorted limb shape which would affect the fit of the device.