Encircle - Clinical Information

Encircle compression therapy is a natural and non-invasive method clinically proven to help prevent and treat circulatory problems and poor venous blood flow in the limbs. We are assisted by an experienced team of clinical advisors to ensure our research is up to date and accurate.
 

Pathology of Venous Insufficiency

Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending deoxygenated blood from the extremities’ back to the heart. Inadequate blood flow increases hydrostatic pressure within the venous system which can lead to failure of the venous values which act to stop negative blood flow and the onset of Venous Stasis, when a large volume of blood accumulates in the lower extremities. If this increased hydrostatic pressure is not treated it leads to Chronic Venous Disease (Browse NL, 1982). Table 4 provides an indication of the common conditions associated with venous insufficiencies and the prevalence of Chronic Venous Disease.

Venous insufficiency and hydrostatic pressure within the venous system can be prevented safely with the application of external compression (Roake, 2007). Compression therapy is a recommended treatment for CVD conditions by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, and Ministry of Health in New Zealand (MoH).

Table 4 Prevalence of Common CVD Conditions & Target Encircle Applications

Post-operative Thromboembolism

Diabetes

Clinical Efficacy

Encircle has been developed and tested to deliver the required levels of compression and physiological benefit within the final product design configuration. Preliminary product efficacy testing (phase one Doppler ultrasound clinical trials) undertaken independently by the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand has shown Encircle to reduce vein diameter and increase blood velocity, the two key metrics which determine the clinical effectiveness of any therapy used to prevent the buildup of hydrostatic pressure in the venous system.

Professor Richard Beasley, CEO of the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand and an internationally recognized specialist in the field of Deep Vein Thrombosis said "the overall results from the pooled data are very promising. Being able to demonstrate an emerging pattern from pooling a small group of people is a good outcome. There was a clear reduction in vein diameter with the lightest Encircle garment."

The Encircle Compression Therapy is classified as a Class I medical device which has the lowest compliance threshold for any medical device internationally.

Compression

Encircle Compression Therapy (Encircle) is a non-invasive clinically proven method to help prevent and treat circulatory problems and poor venous blood flow.

Encircle works by creating a controlled micro environment for healing forming a graduated level of pressure around the skin and veins; naturally increasing and maintaining blood velocity at a healthy level. The daily build-up of pressure is managed by the textiles ability to stretch and manage the skin environment, so incompetent venous valves are supported, the diameter of veins are reduced, venous return is accelerated, and fibrinolytic activity of the venous wall is increased.

Theraputic & Health Benefits

User research identified that existing compression products are uncomfortable, hot, and difficult to apply creating greater levels of non-conformance where the therapy is prescribed; thereby reducing is efficacy for the patient. Encircle differs greatly from standard products in several key areas. The next to skin merino component provides increased long term comfort, the two layer system enables self application by the patient, and the pressure release mechanism enables the patient to temporarily relieve the total level of pressure when wearing for long periods. And critically, for the effective specification, sale and education of the customer, Encircle has a specification system intrinsically linked to the physical embodiment of the product to streamline diagnosis.

Table 11 Encircles Strengths

When To Use Encircle

Encircle compression therapy provides a versatile preventative care for all individuals that have:

• poor or limited blood flow
• limited mobility and require effective limb support
• varicose veins;
• swelling of the ankles and edema
• skin discoloration
• had surgery and are prone to post-operative
• venous thromboembolism
• diabetes
• cancer
• Compression therapy is commonly used by pregnant women and people travelling to prevent developing a clot or DVT.

Note:

Please ensure you have no serious circulatory problems such as active arterial or venous disease. If you are suffering from, or have suffered a blood clot, heart or circulatory problems, diabetes, severe varicose veins, cancer, reduced mobility or if you have recently undergone major surgery or are pregnant, please consult a healthcare professional about the suitability of this product for you.

Encircle Compression Therapy should not be worn if you have:

• Ischemia or advance arterial disease
• Untreated septic phlebitis
• Uncontrolled congestive heart failure
• Phlegmasia coerulea dolens
• Arterioscierosis
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Ankle Brachial Pressure (ABPI < 0.8)
• Severe Limb Cellulitis
• Please consult a physician for advice if you have or experience:
• Skin infections
• Weeping dermatoses
• Incompatibility to fabric
• insensitivity of the limb
• Immobility

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