Compression Stockings

Graduated Compression Stockings and Sleeves are elastic garments worn around the leg and/or arm compressing the limb to increase blood circulation and reduce swelling.

Orthoworx Orthotics & Prosthetics offer a wide range Graduated Compression Stocking and Sleeve products and services.

Do you suffer from any of the following conditions?

• Varicose Veins,
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT),
• Post Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Syndrome,
• Lymphodema,
• Post Mastectomy Ulcers,
• Venous Ulcers.

We have the solution for you

Unlike traditional dress or athletic stockings and socks, compression stockings use stronger elastics to create graduated pressure on the legs, ankles and feet.

This means that the compression stockings are tightest at the ankles and gradually become less constrictive towards the knees and thighs.

By compressing the surface veins, arteries and muscles, the circulating blood is forced through narrower circulatory channels. As a result, the arterial pressure is increased, which causes more blood to return to the heart and less blood to pool in the feet.

Why Choose Us?

1. The practice stocks a wide range of compression garments (Surgical Stockings, travel socks and arm sleeves) to ensure that you get prescribed and fitted with the correct type and size of stocking or sleeve.

2. Our practitioners have in depth knowledge of compression garments as well as clinical conditions and will ensure that you are paired with the correct size and type of stocking or sleeve for your condition.

3. Our wide selection of styles and types of compression garments will ensure that you feel comfortable & confident in your stocking.

Types of Compression Garments

Graduated compression stockings and sleeves come in many different compressions classes, styles and colors. To manage or prevent a condition the correct size and strength of compression garment (Stocking or arm sleeve) most be worn. Compression garments are categorized into 3 different classes according to the amount of pressure that the sleeve or stocking will exert on the limb.

• Compression Class 1 – 15-18mmHg.
  This compression class is used for DVT prevention mainly and is a very mild type compression. Travel Socks & White Socks you get in hospital are examples.
• Compression Class 2 – 20-30mmHg.
  These stockings are made of a thinker material than standard socks and are typically used for management of varicose veins and venous ulcers.
• Compression Class 3 – 30-40 mmHg.
  These garments are very tight and generally custom made for the patients. Conditions that generally use these type of garments are lymphedema and severe edema.

Graduated stockings are available from several companies in a variety of fabrics and materials, strengths, lengths, and designs. The stockings are designed for both female and male use and come in knee high, thigh high and panty hose lengths and open toe and closed toe styles. With such a large selection, you’re likely to find some you’re comfortable wearing.

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We’ve helped many appreciative people with various conditions. There is no need to suffer any more.