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A compression stocking is designed for compression therapy. It aids in increasing the flow of blood in your legs by providing a gentle compression that helps the blood move up your legs. As a result, pain and swelling are reduced. It also prevents blood clotting. While compression stockings may look like everyday hosiery, they serve a critical function for those who have circulatory or venous problems in their legs. Symptoms of circulatory problems may include numbness, tingling, extremity pain, and cramps. At Health Products For You, we offer a vast catalog of compression stockings from top brands such as BSN Medical, Julius Zorn Inc., and Advanced Orthopedics to name a few.
You may be prescribed for compression stockings in case of:
At Health Products For You, we have an amazing collection of compression stockings in varying compression levels and with different features. You can pick up a hose based on your requirement for a compression level, length, style, toe type, size, color, and favorite brand. You can also select the material of your choice from nylon, spandex, lycra, tactel, cotton, polyamide, and more. The choice range is huge and guaranteed to meet all your needs.
There are several varieties of stockings available. They differ from each other based on:
These stockings utilize graduated Compression to facilitate better circulation. Compression greater around the ankle and gradually lessening up the leg helps our bodies pump blood back towards the heart instead of pooling in our lower extremities. These stockings help in the treatment of chronic venous disease and edema. They are prescribed to ambulatory patients. They are designed and manufactured with proper technical specifications to provide a specific pressure level to the ankle and graduation of Compression.
Most often, people used anti-embolism stocking and graduated compression stocking interchangeably as both the stockings exert graduated Compression, but they have different levels of Compression and indications. Anti-embolism stockings help to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis. After surgery, they are mainly prescribed by doctors and are meant to be used by bedridden patients to maintain circulation without any extra effort passively. They do not meet the medical and technical specifications for use by ambulatory patients.
They exert uniform Compression, and it is considerably less than the above two stockings. Mostly, they are purchased over the counter without prescription, and they do not meet the strict medical and technical specifications. They are ideal for achy and tired legs and those who need to stand for long hours.
A compression stocking is mainly divided into four compression levels. Compression level is measured in mmHg.
It gives relief from tired and achy legs, prevents the formation of varicose and spider veins during pregnancy, and relieves minor swelling of feet, ankles, and legs.
It is for the prevention and relief of minor to moderate varicose veins, spider veins, DVT. It is ideal for those traveling long distances.
It is for the prevention and relief of moderate to severe varicose veins, DVT, treatment of moderate to severe lymphedema, prevention of orthostatic hypotension, etc.
helps prevent and relieve severe varicose veins, DVT, and helps treat severe edema and lymphedema, etc.
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that are seen beneath the skin. They mostly appear in the legs and feet. When the valves become weak or damaged, blood is collected in the veins instead of flowing back to the heart. Sitting or standing for a prolonged period can cause blood to pool in the leg veins and increase the pressure within the veins. Compression stockings help to improve circulation and reduce pain and discomfort. It also stops varicose veins from getting worse. So, the physician may prescribe stockings as the first course of action. He will decide what level of Compression has to be given based on the condition. Juzo Soft Knee High 30-40mmHg Compression Stockings can be useful in relieving symptoms of varicose veins.
DVT is a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein of your body, mainly in the legs. The clot affects the normal blood flow from the legs to the heart and can cause blood to pool in your legs. The pressure applied by the compression stockings can ease these problems and improve blood flow. Covidien Kendall TED Knee High Anti-Embolism Stockings help prevent and treatment of deep vein thrombosis.
Your healthcare provider may suggest the type of stockings and the level of Compression required according to your health condition. At HPFY, we have compression stockings with different compression levels and heights at the best prices and discounts. We have compression stockings from popular manufacturers like Complete Medical Supplies Inc., Ita-Med Co., and many more.
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Buying a Compression Garment
Buying a compression garment is all about the correct size. Compression therapy will work best only if the size is right enough to provide adequate pressure.
Compression Therapy and Garments
Compression therapy has several health benefits obtained by wearing different compression therapy garments available - socks, stockings, gloves, armsleeves.
Choose Your Stockings
Yes, not all stockings are created equal. Compression helps patients with circulation problems due to a wide variety of maladies and, at first glance, compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings may seem like the same thing, but there are subtle differences
Compression stockings help in alleviating leg pains but they must be of the correct size and must provide the proper compression. You must consult your physician before choosing a compression stocking.
Compression stockings help in relieving the symptoms of varicose veins. They help in improving blood circulation and are a popular treatment of varicose veins?
Compression stockings help in relieving the symptoms of varicose veins. They help in improving blood circulation and are a popular treatment of varicose veins?
It is not recommended to wear compression stockings at night as it may cut out the blood circulation in your legs.