Compression Therapy Guide

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Compression Therapy Guide

8-15 mmHg*
[Mild Compression)
* Provides relief and minimizes tired and achy legs.
* Prevents fatigued legs from long periods of sitting or standing.
* Helps relieve minor swelling of feet, ankles, and legs.
* During pregnancy, helps prevent the formation of varicose and spider veins.
* Helps maintain healthy, energized legs.

15-20 mmHg*
(Moderate Compression)
* For the prevention and relief of minor to moderate varicose and spider veins.
* Helps relieve tired, aching legs, and minor swelling of feet, ankles, and legs.
* During pregnancy, helps prevent varicose veins and spider veins.
* Helps prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), also known as economy class syndrome.
* Used in post-sclerotherapy treatment to help prevent the reappearance of varicose veins and spider veins.
* Ideal compression level used for those traveling long distances.

20-30 mmHg*
(Firm Compression)
* Helps prevent and relieve moderate to severe varicose veins (also during pregnancy).
* For post-surgical and post-sclerotherapy treatment to help prevent the reappearance of varicose and spider veins.
* Helps in treatment of moderate to severe edema or lymphatic edema.
* Helps with the management of active ulcers and manifestations of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS).
* Helps relieve superficial thrombophlebitis.
* Helps reduce symptoms of Orthostatic Hypotension and Postural Hypotension
* Prevents deep vein thrombosis (DVT), also known as economy class syndrome.

30-40 mmHg*
(Extra Firm Compression)
* Helps prevent and relieve severe varicose veins.
* Used in the treatment of severe edema and lymphedema.
* Used in post-surgical and post-sclerotherapy treatment to help prevent the reappearance of varicose and spider veins.
* For the management of Venous Ulcers and manifestations of Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS).
* Helps prevent orthostatic hypotension (sudden fall in blood pressure when standing).
* Helps prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), also known as economy class syndrome.