Compression stockings apply graduated pressure—tightest at the ankle and gradually decreasing further up the leg. This external pressure gently compresses the superficial veins, arteries, and muscles. This action encourages blood to flow upward towards the heart, preventing it from pooling in the lower extremities. By improving this vital circulation, compression stockings can play a critical role in preventing and managing a variety of venous insufficiencies, including:

• Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT): By preventing blood stasis (pooling), the risk of dangerous blood clot formation is significantly reduced.

• Varicose and Spider Veins: They help manage the symptoms, such as aching and heaviness, and can slow the progression of these visible venous conditions.

• Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI): They support the veins in efficiently transporting deoxygenated blood back to the heart, mitigating symptoms like skin changes and leg ulcers associated with CVI.

• General Leg Fatigue and Heaviness: They provide symptomatic relief for tired, aching legs, especially after prolonged standing or sitting.

Optimize Your Assessment for Accuracy

 

To ensure your compression stockings provide the maximum therapeutic benefit, accurate sizing is paramount. The efficacy of the garment relies entirely on the precise, graduated pressure it delivers, which is determined by specific leg measurements.