Flamingo Medical Compression Stockings Above knee - Class II (Dvt Stockings) Pair OC2273 Small

Frequently Asked Questions

• When can compression stockings be worn?
  Compression stockings can be worn for sports recovery, daily wear, medical recovery, and to manage mild symptoms of varicose and spider veins.
• Why are compression stockings removed at night?
  The benefit occurs when you're up and moving, and gravity is working on your veins. When you're lying down, you take away the effect of gravity. So there's no reason to wear compression socks when lying down or sleeping.
• Who should avoid compression socks?
  A compression garment should not be worn in the case of circulation disorders in leg arteries or for those with serious heart conditions. Caution is also recommended in the case of sensory impairments due to diabetes and neuropathy (nerve damage).
• How effective are compression stockings?
  Compression socks can significantly reduce the progression of some conditions by improving blood flow in the legs. The body's blood flows from the heart to the rest of the body and back again.
• How tight should compression stockings fit?
  These stockings are commonly referred to as TED hose, short for thromboembolism-deterrent hose. They are used to support the venous and lymphatic drainage of the leg.
• How do you measure for compression stockings?
  Take the ankle measurement above the ankle bone at the narrowest part of the ankle. The calf length is measured from the floor near your heel to the start of the knee on the backside of your leg.