Archive for 2009
What kind of soap or detergent should I use to wash my compression stockings?
Try to avoid any harsh detergents and softeners. A specially formulated elastic wash such as the Sigvaris Washing Solution would be great for compression socks and stockings.
Read more »Indications for Compression Stockings
The level of compression for compression socks and stockings tells us how much support the sock or stocking is providing to the leg. The compression level is always a range of numbers. This is to indicate the amount of support does not drop below the lower number and does not exceed the higher number.
Read more »Nurses Should Wear Compression Stockings
Nurses have a demanding occupation in which they must spend considerable amount of time while standing. We’ve created this article to explain how compression stockings can help nurses alleviate some of the pain in their legs, reduce swelling and the presence of varicose veins that occurs due to long hours standing.
Read more »Should I wear an open toe or a closed toe compression stocking?
A common question is whether or not people should wear an open toe or closed toe compression stocking. An open toe compression stocking is a sock or stocking that has an opening at the toes.
Read more »Why should I use Donning Gloves when putting on Compression Stockings?
Donning gloves are an excellent tool for putting on compression stockings because they protect the compression stockings from sharp nails and jewelry.
Read more »Several easy tips to help your thigh high compression stockings stay up.
Sometimes people have trouble keeping their thigh high compression stockings up on their legs. People complain that they fall or slide. Here are several tips to help thigh high compression stockings stay up.
Read more »When should I put on my compression stockings?
The best time to put on your compression stockings is in the morning, when your legs are the least swollen.
Read more »How Compression Stockings Work
So how do compression stockings work to help my veins, feet and legs? Well, compression socks and stockings provide gentle external pressure to the legs in a specific way to help reduce the venous pressure boost circulation and get rid of swelling.
Read more »10 Simple Exercises for Healthy Legs
Here are ten healthy leg exercises that we thought you might like to know about. They’re simple and great for when your legs are not doing anything. Feel free to print these out for yourself or share them with a friend.
Read more »Will I get the same amount of compression depending on which style I choose?
As long as the level of compression is the same, it doesn’t matter how a compression sock or stocking looks. Advancements in technology have allowed manufacturers to provide the same amount of compression regardless of the style.
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