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Compression stockings
The compression stocking can alleviate pain or help prevent the development of pathological conditions in many cases. These are suited for people who work in a stationary position, either sitting or standing for long periods of time. People with hereditary tendency to develop varicoses veins and edema, people with tired or swelling legs, especially at the ankles, should also use compression stockings. In addition, people that have gone through surgery choose to wear them afterwards. Compression stockings offer many benefits. They reduce fatigue and increase endurance, improve blood circulation, prevent aggravation of varicoses veins and edema, and prevent swelling. Most people don’t know enough about them, they think they are non-attractive and uncomfortable. On the contrary, they are very thin, they come in a large selection of colors and are actually very comfortable. They are available with an open or closed toe, and they do not cut blood circulation. New antibacterial and bioactive compression stockings with many astonishing characteristics are available. They help with foot and leg hygiene, stop the development of bad odors, prevent infections and have a fungicidal action. They help also with the thermal rebalancing of the foot and the perspiration . Lastly, their antistatic properties prevent the accumulation of static electricity. Furthermore, these new antibacterial and bioactive compression stockings are strongly recommended for persons with diabetes. Choosing a good stocking To select the correct compression stocking, it is important to have a supervised fitting and precise measuring. It should be done by a professional who specializes in the domain. Ask us how we can help you get the maximum benefit from this accessory. A wrongly adjusted compression stocking can have very serious consequences. To succeed with compression therapy, precise measurements must be taken to identify the right size. It is important to take measurements when the patient arises at the beginning of the day or as soon as possible afterwards. The legs must be at rest with minimal edema. If edema is present, the legs must be kept horizontal until the edema is gone. The degree of compression is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Do not buy compression stockings above 20 mm Hg. There are two large categories of stockings, the main characteristics of which are listed below. We can help you choose them according to your needs. Support stockings (10 mm hg to 20 mm hg) • For tired legs, often due to stationary positions like standing at work or for people going for long walks • For mild edema or varicose veins • For active people, work, sport and travel, the compression tends to decrease. Compression stockings (20 to 50 mm hg) •Prevents varicoses veins during pregnancy • Venous insufficiency • Chronic venous insufficiency after surgery • Prevents significant varicose veins after pregnancy • Significant edema • Important post-phlebitic syndrome and lymphedema Consult our section shop on line.  Foot care productsOur Gehwol products are made from natural herbs and are simply wonderful for your feet. You will find creams that will protect your feet, stimulate your blood circulation or soften corns. Some of our products will moisturize, fortify, deodorize and refresh your feet. Other will stimulate, heal or even have thermal effects against cold feet. Consult our product list and see their benefits. Without exception, these are excellent products. Ask us advice, and have happy feet again. |
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