MID-TOWN PLAZA 213-4211 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST SCARBOROUGH M1S 5H5
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What are Compression Stockings and how do they work?
Compression stockings are a specialized elastic garments worn around the leg compressing the limb. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls and relieves heavy and aching legs resulting in less blood pooling in the feet.Designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis.
Compression stockings use stronger elastics than traditional stockings to create significant pressure on the legs, ankles and feet.Compression stockings are tightest at the ankles and gradually become less constrictive towards the knees and thighs.Compression should gradually reduce from the highest compression at the smallest part of the ankle, until a 70% reduction of pressure just below the knee.
Indications for Compressions stockings
Contraindications
•Caution should be used in those with advanced peripheral obstructive arterial disease, heart failure, septic phlebitis,oozing dermatitis and advanced peripheral neuropathy in regard to wearing compression stockings.
Compression classes
Compression stockings are offered in different levels of compression measured in mmHg. They are often sold in the following pressure ranges:
Support over-the-counter
10-15 mmHg
15-20 mmHg
With the advice or prescription of a physician or medical professional and proper sizing from a trained fitter:
20-50+ mmHg
Types of Compression Stockings:
Gradient compression stockings
These stockings are designed for incompetent leg vein valves.They are worn by those who are ambulatory in most cases, diabetics where they assist the calf muscles to perform their pumping action more efficiently to return blood to the heart.
Anti-Embolism Compression Stockings
These stockings are commonly referred to as TED hose.They are used to minimize the risk of blood pooling in your legs. Designed for non-mobile patients.
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