11 03, 2019

What kinds of medical compression stockings are available?

2019-03-11T16:15:17-04:00

Compression stockings come in different length types (bellow the knee, thigh and pantyhose), foot styles (closed or open toe) and compression range, which is measured in mmHg (millimetres of mercury). There are designated medical indications for each compression class: Light compression -10-20mmHg- used for mild varicosity, often purchased over the counter. Moderate compression – 20-30mmHg (CCL1) ---

What kinds of medical compression stockings are available?2019-03-11T16:15:17-04:00
11 03, 2019

What do medical compression stockings treat?

2019-03-11T16:14:32-04:00

The compression garments help minimize and control swelling and pain, and are designed to treat a wide variety of vein disorders such as: lymphedema, edema, leg swelling, venous insufficiency, varicose veins, diabetes, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), prevention of venous ulcers, etc.

What do medical compression stockings treat?2019-03-11T16:14:32-04:00
11 03, 2019

How can I get medical compression stockings?

2019-03-11T16:13:44-04:00

Consult with your primary care provider, physician or vascular specialist – they can prescribe necessary compression garment for you. Compression garments are usually sold at medical supply stores, clinics and some pharmacies. It is highly recommended to see a Certified Compression Garments Fitter when buying your compression garment – they will properly measure you, determine the right ---

How can I get medical compression stockings?2019-03-11T16:13:44-04:00
11 03, 2019

Why do you need medical compression stockings?

2019-03-11T16:13:02-04:00

Compression garments provide external support to vein walls and work in conjunction with the calf muscle pump. They help minimize and control swelling and leg pain, increase blood flow velocity, counteract raised venous pressure, preventing edema and venous hypertension. If you stand for long hours every day, sit for extended hours, or face surgical-recovery period, ---

Why do you need medical compression stockings?2019-03-11T16:13:02-04:00
11 03, 2019

What are the medical compression stockings?

2019-03-11T16:11:24-04:00

Compression stockings are a specialized hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of, venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic garments that apply pressure gradually –greatest at the ankle and decreases proportionately up the limb, worn around the leg, compressing the limb. Compression stockings ---

What are the medical compression stockings?2019-03-11T16:11:24-04:00
11 03, 2019

What is ted hose compression?

2019-03-11T16:09:21-04:00

Thrombo-Embolic Deterrent Hose (T.E.D) or anti-embolism stockings 10-20mmHg (ideally 18mmHg at the ankle, 14mmHg at the calf) – for use by the non-ambulatory (bed or wheelchair confined) user to prevent clotting and embolism (vein obstruction). Teds are of little therapeutic value to the ambulatory (active) user.

What is ted hose compression?2019-03-11T16:09:21-04:00
1 02, 2017

Do I need to consult a specialist before buying my compression garment?

2019-03-08T14:27:03-05:00

Simply put – yes. Even though compression stockings and socks look a lot like regular ones nowadays, they don’t fit the same way. The size of your ankles, calves, thighs, the length of your legs, as well as the compression strength must be used to determine the proper size of your compression garment. Poorly ---

Do I need to consult a specialist before buying my compression garment?2019-03-08T14:27:03-05:00
1 02, 2017

Who needs to wear compression stockings or socks?

2019-03-11T16:17:44-04:00

People with certain leg problems or at risk for blood clots in the legs, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) must wear compression garments. These clots can also develop as a result of prolonged bed rest (such as after surgery), sitting for long periods (such as on a plane, at work, etc.), use of ---

Who needs to wear compression stockings or socks?2019-03-11T16:17:44-04:00
1 02, 2017

What is the difference between anti-embolism and graduated compression stockings?

2019-03-08T14:27:03-05:00

Anti-embolism stockings (TED) are designed specifically for non-mobile patients or those confined to a bed to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis. Ted stockings are not gradient: the same compression throughout the length of the garment and offer minimal compression 8-18mmHg (millimeters of mercury). Graduated compression stockings are medically therapeutic and designed for people who are ---

What is the difference between anti-embolism and graduated compression stockings?2019-03-08T14:27:03-05:00
1 02, 2017

How compression stockings work?

2019-03-08T14:27:03-05:00

Graduated compression stockings and socks provide necessary external support to the vein walls and work in conjunction with calf muscle pump. Compression stockings provide circulation while helping to minimize and control leg and ankle swelling.

How compression stockings work?2019-03-08T14:27:03-05:00

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