Monday, November 29, 2010

How do compression stockings work?


The Compression stockings are made from durable elastic fabrics that fit snugly on the legs and feet. The stockings definitely feel a little tight around the foot and less so at the knee. The graded pressure allows for the blood to move upwards back to the heart.

The squeezing action of the stockings results in less swelling of the leg and prevents formation of blood clots. At the end of the day, most people who wear these stocking claim that they feel relaxed and do not have aching legs. Compressions stockings are a great addition to medical therapy for the treatment of many conditions including:

. Varicose veins
. Post phlebitic edema
. Lymphedema
. Prevention of blood clots
. Spider veins
. Pre and post surgery
. Treatment of venous ulcer

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