Legs Awareness Month: Prioritize Your Leg Health with #LegsFirst

Our Movement

This campaign is about prioritizing leg health and encouraging everyone to act. Healthy legs mean brighter smiles, more confident walks, and a better quality of life. 

This Legs Awareness Month, we urge you to take the first step: screen your legs and ensure they get the care they deserve. 

Our Cause

Chronic venous disease (CVD) affects millions worldwide, often starting with subtle leg discomfort and progressing to serious complications like ulcers and deep vein thrombosis. Closely linked to other chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, CVD significantly impacts quality of life as it advances. 

Why Early Action Matters

Screening for CVD is crucial to prevent progression.

Early detection allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of complications and improving outcomes. Proactive care supports mobility, confidence, and overall well-being for patients.

Remember:

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle
  A few good habits - such as regular physical activity, regular leg massages, dietary changes, and ensuring that legs are kept elevated while sleeping - all help to slow the onset and progression of venous disease: 

• Be proactive
  It you start to notice symptoms, see a doctor immediately. Regardless of the stage of its development, care is essential for relieving symptoms and preventing the complications of this progressive disease.

• Various treatments are available
  Examples include venoactive drugs (VADs), elastic contention or medical compression (stockings, tights, and socks), as well as procedures like radiofrequency ablation, laser treatment, and sclerotherapy.