Activa Class 1 Unisex Patterned Support Socks

Compression hosiery from L&R ( formerly Activa Healthcare ) for the treatment of venous conditions without oedema

Indications for Use:

Class 1 FP10/GP10 - Provides light compression and should be used for superficial or early varicose veins and swollen ankles (e.g. during pregnancy).

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

Contraindications:

- Significant arterial disease (ischaemia) according to vascular assessment
- Current acute inflammatory episode
- Acute deep vein thrombosis
- Patients with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis unless after specialist referral and under supervision, - due to risk of microvascular disease
- Congestive heart failure, as compression could lead to cardiac overload
- Sensory disorders of the limb i.e. peripheral neuropathy
- Known sensitivity to the fabric