Compression Garments

Compression Therapy Stockings Socks Professionally Measured and Fitted Instructions and Backup support For Work, Sport, Travel, Pregnancy Custom made Garments   What is Graduated Compression Therapy? Graduated compression therapy is the “Gold Standard” in the conservative treatment of venous disease. In order to be effective, leg wear used to provide graduated compression therapy must be knitted so that they are graduated; meaning they must exert their highest pressure, measured in mmHg, at the ankle and that pressure must decrease proximally (up the leg).

Problem
Veins in the legs literally move blood back to the heart through a series of valves that open and close, with muscle contraction preventing backward flow of blood. A multitude of problems can be due to: age, disease, hereditary, overweight, as well as prolonged sitting or standing can cause these valves to malfunction, allowing blood to pool in the lower legs. The result is pain, swelling, and stagnation of the blood. 

How it works Compression Garments are scientifically designed to apply decreasing pressure from the ankle up the leg, this controlled pressure compresses surface veins, keeping them small and forcing blood to deeper veins in the legs. This process accelerates the velocity of blood flow to the heart and ends pooling of the blood, thus assuring healthier feet and legs.Medical Grade Compression Stockings provide graduated compression to assist venous return Graduated Compression Garments are routinely prescribed for… • Chronic pain and swelling of the feet and legs. • Oedema – Swelling • Varicose Veins • Skin Ulcerations • Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Compression Classes

Compression is graded as Class 1, 2 or 3, the highest being Class 3.
Garments are fitted to provide specific amounts of Compression to suit the condition being managed

Generally the following conditions are managed with the 3 choices of compression

• Class 1 – 20-30mm Hg – For – Mild Oedema, Tired/Aching Legs, Pregnancy, Travel

• Class 2 – 30-40mm Hg – For – Chronic venous Insufficiency, Venous Ulcers, Varicose veins

• Class 3 – 40-50mm Hg – For – Lymphodema

 

Note- Compression amounts can vary between manufacturers and countries

Custom Made garments are for specific conditions, or if the leg or arm shape falls outside the range of the manufacturers pre-made garment guidelines
Options:

• Zippers
• Linings
• Silicon stay up tops
• Flat or Circular Knit
• Colours

 

Training and Fitting Instructions are provided to ensure you understand how to apply and remove your garments safely and correctly. 

Care and Use guide available

Medical Compression Garments – Use and Care

Washing Instructions

Medical Compression Garments – Washing Instructions