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Compression Therapy

Experience optimal comfort and support with our compression stockings and custom socks. Designed for medical-grade effectiveness, these high-quality garments promote circulation, alleviate discomfort, and offer a tailored fit for personalized therapeutic benefits.

Anti-Embolism

Products like stockings and sleeves to prevent clots and enhance circulation

Compression

Products like stockings and sleeves to improve blood circulation and reduce swelling

Lymphadema Pump Systems

Devices that reduce swelling through pneumatic compression and targeted massage

Socks

Compression garments for enhanced circulation and leg-related medical conditions

Stockings and Compression Miscellaneous

About Stockings and Compression Wear.

How to decide which products are right for you.

In compression therapy, effective treatment relies on graduated compression garments, where pressure decreases from 100% at the ankle to 40% at the thigh. This design optimizes blood and lymphatic flow, reduces swelling, and manages conditions like venous insufficiency and lymphedema. By applying higher pressure at the ankle and progressively decreasing it up the leg, these garments prevent fluid pooling, promoting natural circulation and enhancing therapeutic benefits.

Compression Levels

Measured in mmH, compression levels range from 10-15 mmH (light) to 30-40 mmH (firm). Higher levels offer greater therapeutic benefits.

Light

(10-15 mm Hg) Minor swelling, energizing legs, ideal for long periods of sitting or standing, and travel.

Mild

(15-20 mm Hg) Minor swelling, spider veins, tired legs, DVT prevention, and minor varicosities.

Moderate

(20-30 mm Hg) Moderate swelling, tired legs, DVT, moderate varicosities.

Firm

(30-40 mm Hg) Moderate to severe swelling, edema, lymphedema, severe varicosities.

Ready to Wear Options

How to think about sizing and fit

TEDS for Beds:

TED stockings are prescribed for those at bed rest to prevent blood clot risks.

Gradient Compression Socks:

Ideal for walking, wheelchair use, or circulatory issues.
Available in knee-high, thigh-high, waist-high, and maternity options.

Velcro Wraps:

Durable wraps designed to reduce limb swelling and promote healing.
Suitable for higher compression needs, easier to put on than stockings.

Wear Ease Compression Garments:

Therapeutic options for post-surgical recovery and lymphedema.
Comfortable, flattering, and suitable for long-term wear.

Not sure which product is right for you?

Choosing the correct medical supplies can be challenging, but our Product Specialists can help you determine which of our products will best suit your specific needs. Give us a call today. Call us

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from Handi Customers about Stockings & Compression Therapy

Why are my compression garments so tight?

Graduated compression-wear garments are engineered to assist the body in its work by encouraging lymph fluid to move out of the interstitial spaces of affected tissues and return to the lymph vessels, for recirculation back toward the heart. Compression garments accomplish this by squeezing the affected tissues, putting pressure on lymph fluid and facilitating its return to the vessels for removal.

What compression level should I wear?

The appropriate compression level depends on your specific medical condition and the recommendation of your healthcare provider. Compression levels typically range from mild (8-15 mmHg) to moderate (15-20 mmHg), firm (20-30 mmHg), and higher for medical conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Please reach out to a Handi Team specialist to help determine the most suitable compression level for your needs.

How should I care for my compression garments?

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for washing and drying to maintain the integrity and compression effectiveness of the garment. Avoid using fabric softeners or harsh detergents that could degrade the material.

Compression Therapy