Are you looking for a garment that is designed to be more comfortable and supports your active lifestyle? Do you have fragile skin? Are you using compression garments for the first time? JOBST Confidence was developed for mild and moderate lymphoedema and lipoedema patients*, inspired by the need for a more individualised garment. It features a unique Contour Fit technology that conforms to your body shape even more accurately than before.
*without pronounced skin folds and shape distortions
Get to know the different JOBST Confidence styles that are now available as Thigh High, Knee High, and Armsleeve, and start moving freely with compression.
JOBST Confidence is designed to support you to live your best life with mild to moderate lymphoedema and lipoedema*. Have a look at the different styles of JOBST Confidence and find a garment that truly meets your individual needs.
*without pronounced skin folds and shape distortions
Taking a lead role in your lymphoedema or lipoedema treatment will help contribute to the success of your therapy and your overall well-being. A healthy lifestyle with regular movement and daily skin care are just a few options of self-care. Check out the tips below on how you can improve your self-care routine.
Set Goals: Work with your healthcare professional to set yourself achievable goals. These can be reviewed after a short time to avoid getting stuck in habits that don’t work for you. This should prevent you from becoming overwhelmed in your self-care plan.
Move that Lymph: Exercise and regular movement activates your muscles pump and increases the lymph flow out of swollen areas. Try Nordic walking, swimming, yoga and aqua-gym.
Care for your skin: Keeping your skin properly hydrated and crack-free is essential in preventing infections, such as bacterial cellulitis. Avoid taking hot showers and moisture twice daily with an appropriate product that should be well absorbed before applying your garments.
Give yourself a massage: Light, repetitive skin-stretching movements help to move the lymphatic fluid from your swollen areas. Ask your healthcare professional to show you how to apply Self Lymphatic Drainage.
Step up the pace! Generally speaking, the fitter you are, the healthier you are. Being active also helps with your general well-being. Maintaining daily activity and physical exercise is important - swimming and other exercises in water are particularly helpful because they reduce strain on joints and muscles.
Maintain a healthy weight: Keeping your weight healthy is an important element of your lipoedema management. Keep your weight as stable as possible - try to avoid ‘fad’ diets as they are hard to maintain. Adopting a healthy, regular and well-balanced approach to eating will be far more successful and sustainable in the long-term.
Get a helping hand: In addition to the physical aspects, the psychological impact on your condition plays an important part and needs to be adressed in the management of your lipoedema. Finding ways to help build your confidence and emotional well-being can really help you confront your condition. Your healthcare professional can support you, plus there are many educational resources online to help.
Lymphoedema is a unique and chronic condition that can be overwhelming and affects millions worldwide. LymphConnect is a community that has been developed (for patients and professionals) to help manage life with Lymphoedema. Join for free to learn more and connect with other patients.
