Compression stockings

Nowadays there are many professions and fields of activity that have a certain impact on the physical health of a person, and this influence is not always positive.

Often, unbearable loads make one or other organs and parts of the body suffer from the corresponding diseases. The legs are more at risk because they are exposed to the main load that a person cannot always withstand.

In order to reduce the load on the legs, doctors and other experts wondered about the creation of appropriate underwear, which would have a therapeutic and prophylactic effect. Such underwear was developed in 1929 and was called compression. A little later, many factories began to produce sportswear with the same effect.

So, nowadays it is more and more possible to meet people in compression stockings, as well as to notice the presence of such a product in the windows of specialized stores and pharmacies, so many are wondering why they are needed?

• Compression stockings are needed for those whose work is associated with a long stay in one position with a relatively low mobility. That is, vendors at the counter, teachers, surgeons, and other sedentary occupations.
• They are useful in that they expel excess blood from the superficial veins of the lower extremity, which significantly reduces the load on the legs, and this effect also acts as a prophylaxis for varicose diseases.
• Varicose diseases are common both among women and men, and they occur due to excessive physical exertion.
• Impaired blood flow and the operation of valves in the lower extremities are the cause of this rather dangerous disease.
• Compression stockings have a squeezing effect on the veins, preventing excessive accumulation of blood in them and the formation of extensions and thrombosis.

There are many types of compression underwear, which differs by the degree of impact on certain areas of the human body.

In more detail to consider the differences of these products, as well as the advantages of each other, we give a comparative table with a detailed description.

Depending on the compression class, a therapeutic or prophylactic effect may have an effect of varying degrees. For convenience of consideration of various degrees of compression, we present the data in the table.

In addition to differences in compression classes, stockings are also subdivided into several varieties, each of which has its own, special purpose.

1. For example, medical compression stockings are used for their intended purpose - prevention and treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities.
2. Preventive stockings, as a rule, have the lowest degree of compression and are suitable only for healthy legs exposed to constant loads. With a disease that has already begun to develop this type of product will be absolutely useless.
3. Hospital surgical compression stockings exert a certain pressure on the veins and blood vessels, which ensures uniform blood flow, without fluid accumulation, formation of spider veins and thrombosis diseases.
4. Hospital stockings are also actively used for heavy childbirth, and specifically for caesarean section, because during this period the whole body is subjected to heavy loads and more than ever needs support.
5. Hospital surgical stockings are also called anti-embolic, and their feature is a high degree of compression effect.
6. For sports, compression stockings are an indispensable thing, because under heavy loads the legs are subject to stress and the risk of blood clots. You can use not only stockings, but also specialized sports underwear with a compression effect.
7. The same stockings, with a minimum degree of compression, are actively used during long flights, and also have a wide distribution among aviation workers.

Differences of compression stockings are also due to a rather wide model range, which allows to choose a product suitable for a special case for some specific parameters.

The classical compression stocking model has a length up to the thigh and is well suited in cases where varicose veins have spread above the knee.

The model of compression stockings up to the knee is called golf and is actively used only if the disease does not spread above the product line. Also compression socks are pretty good and comfortable for sports.

For greater ease of use, as well as to avoid slipping and falling off of the product, models of compression stockings adapted to the belt, as well as equipped with a specialized waist fastener, were developed.

For the convenience of planting the product, specialized models without a toe and a heel have been developed, which ensures a strong fixation of the product on the foot. And if the spread of the disease occurs on one leg, you can use stockings designed for self-use, in the singular.

The fabric of compression stockings has a unique composition, including nylon and elastane fibers, which make the product simultaneously stretch and elastic. The color range of products is not very common, but white, black and beige are enough for everyday use.

Compression stockings are quite widespread, so it is not surprising that many companies are engaged in the development of this product.

Products from different manufacturers may differ not only the pricing policy, but also the quality of the material and the finished product as a whole.

• The German production of compression underwear, a multi-million corporation Medi specializes in the mass production of compression stockings, not intended for hospitalization and surgery.
• A distinctive feature of the products of this manufacturer is high quality, which is in perfect harmony with a very reasonable price.
• Another German brand, Venoteks, is widely popular among consumers, since many are satisfied with the effect - the swelling of the legs becomes much less, and varicose veins not only does not get spread, but the disease is regressing.
• The quality of compression stockings from the domestic manufacturer Ergoform is not famous for the same high quality as imported counterparts, but it has the most favorable price acceptable for any wallet.
• Such brands as Relaksan, Inteks, Smolensk also offer good quality goods at an affordable price, which is made in the best domestic factories.
• The company's products sigvaris has a certificate and is positioned as a drug, therefore, is the most preferred for the treatment of varicose and thrombotic diseases.

Compression knitwear, of course, has a lot of advantages and magical healing properties, but also contraindications have not passed by this product.

Compression stockings are strictly contraindicated for people suffering from severe chronic diseases of the lower limb arteries, since pressure in the legs cannot be allowed to decrease in order not to provoke the development of the disease.

High sensitivity of the skin, as well as skin diseases and allergic reactions are a significant contraindication.

To determine the size of compression stockings, some measurements should be made, and then compare the results with the table below.

For a more accurate selection of the size should be measured with special attention, carefully measuring all of these areas.

Self-donning can be somewhat difficult, since the compression knitwear is made of dense material that tightly sits on the leg and squeezes it tightly enough.

Therefore, some factories represent a specialized device for putting on stockings. The product is stretched on it and allows the foot to quietly penetrate into the product.

But if you still need to manually tension the product, you should do it with great care, after rolling it up and gradually straightening from the toe and up.

To remove the product also stands with care and caution, also rolling the product, but in the opposite direction - from top to bottom.

Compression stockings can be used throughout the day, especially if you are on your feet all day.

If you sit down for a while, you can take off the product and give your skin a bit of freedom, as well as the opportunity to "breathe" and be filled with oxygen.

For varicose veins, the product should be selected in such a way that all the affected areas of the leg are covered with the material of the product and are under its therapeutic effect.

Sleeping in compression stockings has no therapeutic effect if the disease is in its early stages, because the legs are in a horizontal position and not subjected to stress.

These products, although they are quite practical and durable in use, still require some careful care.

Compression stockings, like any other product, are prone to contamination, so they will also need to be washed, which, in turn, has several features.

Wash compression stockings should be carefully and carefully, it is best to manually, pre-soaking the product in cool water and exposing as little as possible mechanical effects.

After washing, it is necessary to rinse the product under cool running water, then squeeze it out with a thick terry towel, so as not to damage and pull the stockings.

In a pinch, you can resort to hand washing on a washing machine, but you should set the minimum number of turns during the spin cycle.

Drying compression stockings also requires special treatment. Since they can stretch in an upright position, a smooth horizontal surface is needed for drying, leaving no traces or clues.

It is better to store the product in a dark dry place, which protects the product from UV penetration and moisture, which can adversely affect the quality of the product.

The cost of compression stockings can be completely varied and vary from a few hundred to several thousand.

Depending on the manufacturer, you can find quite a suitable version of good quality at an affordable price within 700 - 800 rubles.

There are models whose prices exceed 3,000 rubles, but the quality of such products remains high.

And there are those whose quality leaves much to be desired, and the price is unreasonably high.

• Recently acquired Smolensk compression stockings. The price is not high, the product is of high quality and works well. The legs began to swell much less, decreased pain and fatigue.

• They got compression stockings from Ergoform for the husband, the price is a little high, but the spouse is happy, because he feels much better! Can walk without feeling pain or discomfort from swelling in the legs.