A 42-year-old man presents with varicose veins affecting the left greater saphenous vein (GSV). Clinical examination reveals normal ankle-brachial index and no skin changes. Duplex ultrasonography confirms GSV incompetence with reflux >0.5 seconds. He is counselled about conservative management. Which of the following is NOT a component of conservative management for primary varicose veins?

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