STANDING
ON THE
JOB
PREVENTION
TREATMENT
Diet Compression
Stocking Endovenous
Laser Treatment
Regular
Exercise Endovenous
Foam Treatment Phlebectomy
VARICOSE VEINS
“I would encourage anyone to get a
consult if they’re having any questions
about possible symptoms – or chronic
issues with their legs,” said Bragdon. “The
biggest surprise to me was that all of those
things that I was feeling could be caused
by veins.”
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RECENT RESEARCH
Bragdon’s experience is far from unique.
Several studies in the past five years have
attempted to investigate the prevalence of
varicose veins among professionals who
work long hours on their feet.
In 2015, research reported in the
International Journal of Nursing Practice
looked at the relationship between the
occupational and demographic hazards
that characterize varicose veins and their
intensity among nurses.
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Bragdon’s stamina at work continues to
improve. Her body continues to reabsorb
the once-faulty veins as she awaits her
final check-in with the phlebologist this
Fall.