TRAVENO - Travel support stocking
TRAVENO by SIGVARIS travel support stockings are your ideal companion when traveling since they reduce swelling of the ankle and leg. Due to the innovative knitted fabric, TRAVENO prevents odors and makes for pleasant wearing comfort. They are the best investment for healthy legs and are a must for every journey, be it by plane, train or car.
Your personal risk check
(Based on consensus documents (1),(2) , slightly adapted)
Low risk
The risk of travel thrombosis is low. However, leg swelling, or leg discomfort may occur with any journey lasting several hours.
Measures: Wear TRAVENO travel support stockings and follow the «Tips for healthy veins while travelling».
Medium risk
If you are embarking on a long journey (several hours or more) and two or more of the following points apply, you are at medium risk of travel thrombosis:
- Pregnant or recently given birth
- Aged 60 or over
- Thrombophilia
- Thromboses/embolisms in the family (hereditary risk)
- Enlarged varicose veins or chronic vein problems
- The pill or hormone replacement therapy after the menopause
- Excess weight (BMI > 30)
Measures: Compression stockings (category 1-2), as recommended by your doctor. Medication to prevent blood clotting, also on the doctor‘s recommendation. Follow the «Tips for healthy veins while travelling».
High risk
If you are embarking on a long journey (several hours or more) and one of the following points apply, you are at high risk of travel thrombosis:
- Thromboses or embolisms in the past
- Cancer or another serious illness
- Immobilised leg e.g. leg splint or plaster cast
- Recent major surgery
Measures: Compression stockings (category 1-2), as recommended by your doctor, if you don‘t already wear medical compression stockings. Medication to prevent blood clotting, as recommended by your doctor. Follow the «Tips for healthy veins while travelling».
(1) Partsch H. et al. Reisethrombose 2001. Konsensuspapier. Phlebologie 4/2001: 101-103
(2) Schobersberger W et al. Traveller’s thrombosis: International consensus statement. VASA 2008; 37:311-317
For light legs while traveling
- Intense support
- Reduces swelling of the legs
- Breathable material
- Ideal for travelling
- Approved medical benefit
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Tips for healthy veins while travelling
- Wear TRAVENO travel support stockings. Nothing is better for your health – whether you travel by car, train or plane.
- Drink sufficient amounts and avoid alcohol.
- Take a short walk along the aircraft‘s aisle, in front of the rest area or on the train every one to two hours.
- Stretch your legs, rotate your feet. Regular exercise is important.
- Do not cross your legs as this will reduce the blood flow. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive or confining clothing.
- Be sure to avoid taking sedatives or sleeping pills.
TRAVENO by SIGVARIS reduces leg edema when travelling by air (3)
The effect of TRAVENO travel support stockings on the occurrence of leg edema was studied in 211 people who took a flight of 7-8 hours.
Result:
Passengers who did not wear the stockings exhibited significantly more pronounced leg edema than those who wore the travel support stockings. This effect was even more pronounced in a group of 165 people who took a flight of 11-12 hours.
Conclusion:
Wearing TRAVENO travel support stockings can help reduce unpleasant leg edema on long flights.
(3) Cesarone et al. The LONFLIT4-Concorde-Sigvaris Traveno Stockings in Long Flights (EcoTraS) Study. A Randomized Trial. Angiology 2003; 54/ 1:1-9.