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When To Use Encircle

Encircle compression therapy provides a versatile preventative care for all individuals that have:

  • poor or limited blood flow
  • limited mobility and require effective limb support
  • varicose veins;
  • swelling of the ankles and edema
  • skin discoloration
  • had surgery and are prone to post-operative
  • venous thromboembolism
  • diabetes
  • cancer

Compression therapy is commonly used by pregnant women and people travelling to prevent developing a clot or DVT.

Note:

Please ensure you have no serious circulatory problems such as active arterial or venous disease. If you are suffering from, or have suffered a blood clot, heart or circulatory problems, diabetes, severe varicose veins, cancer, reduced mobility or if you have recently undergone major surgery or are pregnant, please consult a healthcare professional about the suitability of this product for you.

Encircle Compression Therapy should not be worn if you have:

  • Ischemia or advance arterial disease
  • Untreated septic phlebitis
  • Uncontrolled congestive heart failure
  • Phlegmasia coerulea dolens
  • Arterioscierosis
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Ankle Brachial Pressure (ABPI < 0.8)
  • Severe Limb Cellulitis

Please consult a physician for advice if you have or experience:

  • Skin infections
  • Weeping dermatoses
  • Incompatibility to fabric
  • Insensitivity of the limb
  • Immobility

For help in determining whether encircle is right for you please visit our website or contact a healthcare professional.