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4 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Compression

By Lauren Monteverde May 03, 2018 | Compression Compression gear Pain Management

Compression gear has been around for ages but it is a relatively new phenomenon in the athletic world. Until recently research has been lacking about compression, like with most things, once it gets popular people start to take notice. Today it is not uncommon to see professional athletes wearing compression...

5 Warning Signs You May Need Help With Mobility

By Complete Care Specialist April 26, 2018 | mobility mobility devices

Whether we like it or not, age can bring many lifestyle changes. Mobility is often one of those things. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 16.3% of American adults struggle with mobility, impacting their freedom and independence. In 2015, retail spending on durable medical equipment like contact lenses,...

Immobility Affects These 4 Bodily Systems the Most

By Travis Karlskind April 24, 2018 | mobility Mobility devices

Balancing, walking, and even standing can become very difficult when mobility declines. By 2010, 5.5 Americans lived to the age 85 or older. By 2050, this age group of people 85 and older is expected to grow to 19 million, or 5% of the population, according to the Institute of...

4 Complications Caused by Immobility on the Body

By Complete Care Specialist April 18, 2018 | mobility mobility devices

Immobility is the basic decline in the ability to get around. Balancing, walking, and even standing can become very difficult as mobility declines. By 2010, 5.5 million Americans lived to the age 85 or older. By 2050, this age group of people 85 and older is expected to grow to...

Lets Talk Mobility

By Lauren Monteverde April 05, 2018 | AFO cane crutches mobility mobility devices orthotic devices rollator scooters walker walking canes wheelchair

There are many different mobility devices on the market and they are all designed to assist you in getting around. Whether it be for a temporary period of time or it is a long-term need, knowing what mobility device works best for you is important. Below is a short description...

4 Signs You Might Be Experiencing Incontinence

By Complete Care Specialist March 26, 2018 | Incontinence urinary incontinence

Although it can be embarrassing, incontinence is a relatively common issue that occurs in all types of people for many different reasons. Incontinence occurs when you cannot control the leakage of urine from your urethra. When patients suffer from incontinence, they typically require the use of certain urological supplies. There are...

Medical Conditions That Cause Incontinence, Men Versus Women

By Complete Care Specialist March 22, 2018 | Incontinence urinary incontinence

What exactly is incontinence? Urinary incontinence is simply the loss of bladder control. This condition is relatively common, and it ranges in severity from occasional leaking to an uncontrollable release.When incontinence happens, urinary catheters are often involved. There are several different types of catheters, including intermittent catheters, indwelling catheters and...

7 Misconceptions About Urinary Incontinence

By Lauren Monteverde March 11, 2018 | bladder bladder problems incontinence urinary incontinence

7 Misconceptions about incontinence Urinary Incontinence is often misunderstood and because it can be embarrassing it is not talked about. This causes millions of people to mistreat and mismanage their symptoms. So, I have put together a list of common misconceptions people...

Incontinence Types, Causes and Solutions

By Lauren Monteverde March 01, 2018 | Incontinence urinary incontinence

What is Urinary Incontinence? Urinary incontinence occurs when ones control of their urinary sphincter is either lost or weakened, resulting in the involuntary leakage of the bladder. According to the American Urological Association, it is estimated that twenty-five to thirty percent of Americans suffer from urinary incontinence, though exact numbers...

You're On Your Way to a Healthy Bladder With These 3 Diet Tips

By Aimee Coates February 19, 2018 |

Kidney disease can be a scary thing that leads to many different health complications. If kidney disease reaches the point where the patient has kidney function of less than 10 to 15%, a kidney transplant or dialysis will be necessary. Kidney disease can also bring on other medical supply needs...

Medical Devices in the Home, a Brief Overview

By Aimee Coates February 16, 2018 |

For the longest time, the most common need for medical devices in the home was to administer medication. When patients are no longer in the hospital, yet need their medication, medical devices like IVs and syringe pumps are brought to the home. Even items like medication measuring cups for liquid...

Everything You Need to Know About Urinary Catheters

By Travis Karlskind February 02, 2018 |

Urinary catheters have been used for more than 3,500 years to drain the bladder when it cannot drain itself. They are made of rubber, plastic, or silicone materials. They come in many shapes and sizes and are an essential member of the urological supplies family. Why Catheters? Urinary catheters are...