Lower Extremity - Stage 0
Definition: No swelling visible, impaired lymphatics, no skin changes. Symptoms are reversible with compression
- Day Compression:
Compression choice:
Class 0:- (15-20mmHg) circular knit / seamless (standard RTW)
- Indicated for “prophylactic” use
Class 1:
- (20-30mmHg) circular knit / seamless (standard RTW)
- Indicated for “heaviness” of limb
Containment choice:
Juzo Soft- Circular knit / seamless product options: Soft AD (knee), Sensation AG (thigh), Soft AT (panty)
- Indicated for high stretch and low containment for “prophylactic” use of a limb
Juzo Sensation
- Circular knit / seamless product options: Sensation FT (biker short), Sensation CT (capri), Sensation AT (panty)
- Indicated for low stretch and more containment for “heaviness of limb”
- Lipedema shape and micro-massage technology help with patient skin sensitivity.
Juzo Move
- Circular knit / seamless product options: Move AD (knee), Move AG (thigh)
- Indicated for medium stretch and containment, high microfiber content for enhanced comfort
- Max sizing
Juzo Dynamic
- Circular knit / seamless product options: Dynamic AD (knee), Dynamic AG (thigh), Dynamic AT (panty)
- Indicated for medium stretch and high containment. Indicated for “heaviness” of limb
- Max sizing
- Night Compression:
Not indicated:
No swelling is present, and day treatment is maintained at a stable size to manage disease progression.- Tips:
- The daytime garments hold decongestion sizes present, and day treatment is maintained; if not, increase containment with a higher-containing material.
- Compress one joint level below swelling or as high as the patient can tolerate due to arthritic changes, flexibility, and daily function.
- Watch a video demonstration on how to measure lower extremities.
- Access educational resources via Juzo Academy.
- Compression 101