Thanks to Nine News for covering this important story on lower limb swelling, a condition with varied causes – and potentially serious consequences. 

Patient David Vickers shared the challenges he experienced in trying to find the right help for his leg swelling, and clinician Stacey Bradshaw, Chair of our expert Compression Therapy Committee, cautioned people not to ignore swelling and described the simple steps people can take that will help minimise long-term damage. Watch it below.

"Early treatment of swelling and long-term management using the right compression can reduce the risk of repeat infections by nearly 80%", Mrs Bradshaw said. "So it's really important that people are seeking that care early." 

They spoke ahead of National Beat the Swell Day (19 February), when we're putting lower limb swelling under the spotlight. 

If you're worried about swelling in your legs, ankles or feet, you'll find advice on our website. If you're a clinician, please join us at FREE professional learning events, courtesy of our amazing sponsor Essity, in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane on 19 Feb. Plus, we'll be releasing a webinar recording after Beat the Swell Day that you can catch up on in your own time! More: woundaware.org 

Thanks to Mrs Bradshaw, Mr Vickers and to WINNews for running the story. Thanks also to our partners and supporters, explore them on our Beat the Swell homepage.