Compression Stocking  ·  Home  ·  Product Search  ·  Site Map  ·  Checkout
Compression Stocking Levels Guide

Shopping Basket

Items: 0
Subtotal: $0.00

THIS IS A QUICK AND SIMPLE GUIDE TO SELECTING THE CORRECT LEVEL OF SUPPORT. VIEW THE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF COMPRESSION AND THEIR RELEVANT AILMENTS TO FIND WHICH LEVEL IS RIGHT FOR YOU. 



8-15 MMHG LIGHT COMPRESSION is recommended for:
**Tired, Achy Legs
**Mild Fatigue
**Occupations with long periods of sitting or standing

15-20 MMHG THERAPEUTIC COMPRESSION is recommended for:
**Discomfort from spider veins
**Relief from minor leg swelling
**Relief of tired aching legs
**Relief of leg discomfort during pregnancy
** Minor varicose veins
**For wear following sclerotherapy
Note: These are examples of reasons to wear this level of compression. Please consult with your physician for compression above 15-20 mmHg.

20-30 MMHG MEDICAL GRADE COMPRESSION is recommended for:
**Heaviness and fatigue in the legs
**Low-grade varicosities without special disposition for edema
**Varicosities during pregnancy
**Small varicose dilations of cutaneous veins
**Post-sclerotherapy

30-40 MMHG MEDICAL GRADE COMPRESSION is recommended for:
**Relief of aching, heaviness and fatigue caused by varices
**Post-surgery or sclerotherapy
**Prophylaxis of thrombosis
**Prophylaxis and treatment of complications of varicose veins and post phlebitic syndrome with chronic venous insufficiency
**Venous ulcers
**Varices during pregnancy
**Pregnant patients with previous phlebitis
**Management of edema and effective scar formation after burns
**Stasis dermatitis due to chronic venous insufficiency
**Lymphedema

40-50 MMHG MEDICAL GRADE COMPRESSION is recommended for:
**For severe degrees of the above listed conditions
**Emphasized edema from above causes
**Lymphedema
**Severe chronic venous insufficiency as with post-phlebitic syndrome
**Chronic venous problems after surgery
**Venous ulcers

50-60 MMHG MEDICAL GRADE COMPRESSION is recommended for:
**Primary lymphedema after decongestant therapy for reduction maintenance
**Severe Post Thrombotic Syndrome



THE ABOVE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE THOSE OF THE MANUFACTURER'S OF THESE PRODUCTS AND SHOULDN'T BE USED IN LIEU OF A DOCTOR'S RECOMMENDATION. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE WEARING COMPRESSION STOCKINGS.  
 
Home  ·  About Us  ·  Contact Us  ·  Shipping  ·  Privacy Policy  ·  Patient Information  ·  Stockings  ·  FAQ  ·  Compression Levels  ·  Measuring  ·  Donning Page  ·  Return Policy  ·  Site Map  ·  Testimonials  ·  Information Articles  ·  Diagnosis  ·  Ultrasound
Copyright © JBW Enterprise
Hagerstown, MD
1-240-469-4167
support@thelaserveincenter.com