Stay up to date with the latest compression therapy research findings, measuring tips, product advances, and upcoming events.
Welcome to the 1st with JOBST Newsletter!
Latest Research
Recently Macquarie University and the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment Centre (ALERT) published a framework that outlines a set of exercise recommendations to guide healthcare professionals when prescribing multimodal programs for individuals living with lower limb lymphoedema.
Measuring Tips
Did you know? Essity has a wide range of stay-up solutions allowing you to customise garments and achieve the optimal fit and comfort for your patients.
Stay-Up Solutions
- Silicone dot bands: 2.5cm and 5cm
- Silicone pieces: Standard are 5cm x 5cm, also available in 10cm, 12cm, 15cm pieces
- Silicone band strips: available in the following lengths, 10cm, 12cm, 15cm, 20cm, 25cm, 30cm
- Partial inside band: available as ½ band, ¾ band, full band, ¾ band excluding front
- Silicone vertical strips: available in 10cm lengths
- SoftFit and Micro-Dotted silicone bands are an additional alternative for gentler hold in a range of upper and lower limb styles
Product Advances
NEW JOBST Maternity Opaque – AVAILABLE NOW
JOBST Maternity Opaque compression stockings were developed with a particular focus on the wellbeing of pregnant women. Made from a soft blend of yarns, the waist high style offers an elastic SoftFlex Zone to adapt to a woman’s growing belly, as well as moisture management system to provide air permeability throughout the foot.
Spotlight
What an incredible year of webinar presenters we’ve had the privilege of working with this year. From all of us at Essity, we’d like to sincerely thank those experts in their fields for sharing invaluable experience, insights and intellectual property for the greater good, to enhance patient experience and outcomes. You collectively educated approximately 3,000 clinicians this year!
Thank you to all of our fantastic presenters. Access all the webinar recordings below:
Justine O’Hara, Kylie Snook, Renae Lopez & Courtney Clapham – Lymphoedema: Reducing the Risk and Enhancing Patient Care
Neil Piller – Lipoedema: An Overview, New Directions, New Outcomes?
Fiona Tisdall Blake – Shining a Light on Head & Neck Lymphoedema: Using ICG to Guide Management
Rosemary Kendell – Understanding Lipoedema: Effective Treatments and Positive Outcomes
Emily Muldoon – Oedema and SCI: Practical Considerations
Margo Asimus, Beth Freeman-Gray & Emily Muldoon – Demystifying Funding Options in the Compression and Wound Care Landscape
Maree O’Connor – From Screening to Care: Tackling Chronic Oedema in the Ageing Population
A big shoutout to the Essity Clinical Compression team who work tirelessly and passionately to ensure every clinician is supported and that every patient receives the garment they need and want. Their care and commitment is beyond exceptional and we’re truly grateful to have each and every one of them.
Events
COMING SOON:
- Advanced Compression Roadshow 2026
- JOBST 2026 Events and Webinars
Keep an eye on your inbox for news on upcoming activity for the new year!
Useful Links
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