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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 »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.
Read more »How do I know which level of compression is right for me?
There are many levels of compression that compression stockings come in and they are all for different purposes. Some work better than other depending on the situation. Just because 30-40 mmHg is a higher level of compression than a 15-20 mmHg doesn’t mean that it’s more effective for you.
Read more »How do Compression Stockings work?
Compression stockings put graduated pressure on the legs to help increase circulation and venous return. The compression socks and stockings are graduated in compression, which means that the amount of pressure applied by the stocking to your leg at your ankles is the greatest, and then becomes lighter as you move up the leg.
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