What is the use of compression stockings?
Compression stockings are specially designed to apply pressure to your lower legs, helping to maintain blood flow and reduce discomfort and swelling. They may be prescribed by your GP if you have a condition that causes poor blood flow in your legs, such as: varicose veins (swollen and enlarged veins)
How do you size thigh highs?
Thighs. Place your hand at the top of your inner thigh, pinky finger on the bottom. Your thigh highs should reach your pinky finger, which is where you measure your thigh circumference.
Do stockings come in sizes?
When shopping for tights, size is the most important. Tights are usually sold in sizes small, medium, large and extra large, or are sized A to D, and sizes are based on height and weight. So if you ever come across a pair of tights that claim to be ‘one size fits all’, proceed with caution!
Why do we need altiform made to measure hosiery?
Altiform Made to Measure. The Altiform Made to Measure service delivers tailor-made hosiery, efficiently and expertly produced, to provide a snug and comfortable fit. Tailor-made stockings can improve patient concordance and quality of life. Patients are unique; their compression hosiery can be too.
When to use altiform compression hosiery for leg pain?
Altiform ® Compression Hosiery is often prescribed following the healing of a leg ulcer to prevent recurrence and is also an effective treatment for varicose veins and swelling. How does it work? In your lower leg, blood flows from superficial veins into deep veins.
What kind of compression is used in hosiery?
European Class graduated compression, available in hosiery and armsleeves, for the treatment of Lymphoedema, Chronic Oedema and vascular conditions. The Altipress 40 Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit is a discreet alternative to bulky bandages for healing venous leg ulcers.
How long does it take to despatch altiform compression stockings?
For example, Altiform ® Made to Measure, Class II, Thigh Length, Closed Toe, Soft Beige, 2 pairs Try our service for size. We despatch within 72 hours of receipt of the order*, so it won’t take long before the patient benefits.