Do It Yourself

of 20-30mmHg and ones that apply pressure of between 30-40mmHg.  These particular ones are suitable in case you need additional room to move their feet because of their closed toe design.  Also people find that these aren’t only comfortable to wear as they apply accurate gradient pressure to the legs.  And they’re designed to last as they come with a heel area that is reinforced.

Product 2 – Therafirm

Just like the stockings mentioned above you’ll find that these ones apply a different level of compression on the person’s legs who is wearing them.  Rather than just giving the pressure measurements they provide them with a rating of light, mild, moderate or firm support.   The ones that are classed as providing with light support apply pressure of between ten to fifteen mmHg.  Whereas those classed as providing firm support apply pressure of between thirty to forty mmHg.

Product 3 – Jobst Ultrasheer

These particular stockings have been designed specifically for women to wear and can be worn with any outfit in the woman’s wardrobe.  Just as with other types of compression stockings you will find that they’ll be brought in a variety of different compression levels.  The mild ones apply compression pressure of between 8 to 15 mmHg, whilst the extra firm ones apply compression pressure of between 40 to 50 mmHg.

Above we have looked at the types of compression stockings now available, now let us examine what you want to do so that you can by people who fit you correctly.

First off you must measure the circumference of your ankles.  The measurement you need to take should be just above the ankle bone.  Write this measurement down before you then measure the thickest area of the calf muscle.  Again write down this measurement.  Then of course you need to work out how long the compression stockings have to be.  To accomplish this you must measure the duration of your leg from the foot of your heel to just below your knee.    It is these three measurements you’ll then use to buy your Compression stockings with.