Our Compression Stockings service is designed to improve circulation, reduce swelling, and provide support for the lower extremities.
What Are Compression Stockings?
Compression stockings are specially designed garments that apply graduated pressure to the legs — firmer at the ankle and gradually looser further up the leg. This graduated design is intentional: it's engineered to work with your body's natural circulation rather than against it.
They range from lighter, over-the-counter support socks to medical-grade compression prescribed for specific circulatory needs, which is why a proper measurement and fitting matters.
How It Helps With Healing
Graduated compression helps the veins in your legs move blood back toward the heart more efficiently, counteracting the effect of gravity that can cause blood and fluid to pool in the lower legs, especially after surgery, injury, or long periods of standing or sitting. This reduces swelling and the heaviness or aching that often comes with it.
Better circulation also means better delivery of oxygen and nutrients to healing tissue and more efficient removal of waste products, which is why compression is so often recommended during post-surgical recovery and for managing conditions like varicose veins.
How CornerPoint Physiotherapy Approaches It
- Individual measurement and assessment to determine the right compression level and fit for your needs.
- Medical-grade stockings that apply gentle, graduated pressure to the legs.
- Guidance on proper use to help prevent blood pooling and enhance venous return.
- Follow-up to ensure comfort and effectiveness as your needs change.
Who This Can Help
- Varicose veins
- Edema (swelling) in the legs
- Recovery after surgery
- Prolonged standing or sitting that affects circulation
Our specialists ensure a proper fit based on individual measurements and medical needs, allowing you to maintain comfort while promoting vascular health and reducing discomfort throughout the day.
💡 Every plan is personalized
This page covers the basics of compression Stockings, but your treatment plan is built around a hands-on evaluation of your specific condition, history, and goals — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
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