The main candidates for compression therapy are those who suffer from chronic venous disease. If you have experienced leg injury or surgery, excessive weight gain, prolonged periods without movement, or blood clots, compression therapy may be beneficial to you. Below we will take a look at how compression therapy works.
Compression Stockings
Compression therapy is a form of wound care. Specially designed stockings gently apply pressure to the ankles and legs to slowly stretch out vein walls and improve overall circulation. The stockings loosen up veins, which reduces pain in the legs and eliminates swelling.
Different types of compression stockings include: Carolon stockings, Circaid Juxta-Lite, Farrow wraps, and Jobst Ulcer Care Compression Stockings. The clinicians at Pacific Vein Care can recommend the best stockings for your compression therapy needs.
Principles of Compression Therapy
Compression stockings assist the blood in moving up the leg to efficiently relieve aching and heavy legs. Socks, stockings, tights, or bandages can be used in therapy, but stockings are the most common method of treatment. The stockings or bandages are medical devices, which means they must meet strict requirements. They are classified as orthesis, meaning their action is to support or to reinforce a part of the human body, not to be a substitute like a prothesis.
The pressure is stronger at ankle level and the pressure is degressive. The stockings respect the direction of the blood flow, which means the pressure is decreased gradually. This decrease is defined in the requirements of the devices and will be determined by our clinicians based on your individual needs.
Uses
Perhaps the most common use for compression stockings is for arthritis pain relief. Fibromyalgia, lymphatic diseases, and overuse of the legs are also reasons to seek out compression stockings. Compression stockings have such a wide range of uses that if you are experiencing any pain in your legs you should consult with our medical team to see if you would benefit from compression therapy.
Contact Pacific Vein Care to schedule your consultation today! Our office is conveniently located in McHenry, IL. We look forward to helping you live your best life.
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by Alice, patient
Category: reviews“Thought about you in Hawaii. I couldn’t have enjoyed and walked on the beaches if I hadn’t had your skills on my veins. Thanks.”
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by John Neumann, patient
Category: reviews“I had problems walking to my mail box when I went to Pacific Vein Care. Dr. Conti found I had vein reflux and artery problems in both of my legs. He did his normal vein procedure on one leg and a special procedure at the hospital on the other leg and corrected the artery problems at the same time. I am very happy with the results from the procedures done at Pacific Vein Care to correct both my veins and artery problems. I can walk to my mail box again and not have to stop and rest part way there.”
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Category: reviews“For thirty Years I have put up with leg pain, throbbing and swelling due to varicose veins. At 63 years old, I made a choice to have Radiofrequency Ablation therapy and I am pleased to say my quality of life is back. I can now take long walks, exercise and stand for long period of time without discomfort. I recently purchased a pair of tall stylish boots and I can actually zip them up because I no longer suffer from edema.”
The procedures were not hard to go through and the result was a tremendous relief.
by Wayne, patient
Category: reviews“I recently – April/May of 2012 – had VNUS procedures done on my right and left legs. Dr. Conti and his staff were superb in the diagnosis and treatment of my condition. The process was fully explained to me and were virtually pain free. There was some discomfort in the week or two after the procedures which were easily handled by over the counter pain medications. I was impressed with Dr. Conti’s knowledge and professionalism and would recommend anyone waiting to treat their varicose veins NOT to wait. The procedures were not hard to go through and the result was a tremendous relief.”
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by Irene, patient
Category: reviews“In my experience… -Staff was welcoming, patient, accommodating, informative and fun to talk with. -Dr. Conti was knowledgeable, patient, informative, precise and also fun to talk with. Thank you for good memories. I am grateful for healing hands and hearts.”
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