Activa Class 1 British Standard Hosiery Socks Compression hosiery from L R ( formerly Activa Healthcare ) for the treatment of venous conditions without oedema Indications for Use: 14-17mmHg - Class 1 FP10/GP10 - Provides light compression and should be used for superficial or early varicose veins and swollen ankles (e.g. during pregnancy). Other indications - Activa Class 1 hosiery should also be considered post operatively and on long distance travel to help prevent deep vein thrombosis in normal risk groups. Contraindications: - Significant arterial disease (ischaemia) according to vascular assessment - Current acute inflammatory episode - Acute deep vein thrombosis - Patients with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis unless after specialist referral and under supervision, - due to risk of microvascular disease - Congestive heart failure, as compression could lead to cardiac overload - Sensory disorders of the limb i.e. peripheral neuropathy - Known sensitivity to the fabric