Compression Knitwear

Special jerseys with a compression effect are used to treat and prevent diseases associated with varicose veins. The principle of action is precisely calculated pressure on different parts of the human body. Who is prescribed compression underwear, how to choose it correctly, how much to wear - our article will help to answer these and other questions.

The compression effect was known many centuries ago. Then people already used a special bandage to treat vascular diseases. In the XIX century, the first semblance of an elastic bandage appeared. A little later, a modern version of the bandage appeared, as well as compression tights and stockings.

Knitwear with a compression effect avoids the appearance of puffiness, and also reduces the risk of blood stasis in the vessels and prevents the formation of blood clots. Design features of tights, stockings, socks, shorts, t-shirts, golf consist in different pressure forces on different parts of the body. For example, the degree of pressure in the ankle region is 100%, in the upper thigh - 20%, in the knee - 70%. Due to this, blood flow is significantly improved and venous pressure is reduced.

Such underwear does not cause allergies. As materials for its manufacture, lycra, microfiber, nylon, natural cotton are used.

Regular wearing of the right type and size of knitwear allows you to get rid of severe swelling, a feeling of heaviness in the legs, chronic fatigue and other problems related to varicose veins. With careful and careful care, products with a compression effect remain effective for 6 to 10 months.

Knitwear with a compression effect is divided into several classes:

Light degree:

• periodic swelling of the legs;
• constant feeling of fatigue in the legs;
• prevention of hereditary diseases associated with varicose veins;
• prolonged stay on feet or in a sitting position (this may be due to the specifics of work);
• frequent flights;
• period of pregnancy, childbirth;
• diabetes;
• high physical activity.

First grade:

• venous insufficiency or the initial stage of varicose veins;
• vascular "stars" or capillaries;
• severe, constant leg fatigue;
• prolonged stay on the feet or in a sitting position;
• small swelling of the foot, ankle, or lower leg;
• postoperative period.

Second class:

• progressive disease associated with varicose veins;
• preparatory or recovery period after surgery;
• heaviness in the legs, swelling in pregnant women.

Third class:

• complication of varicose veins (trophic ulcers);
• congenital angiodysplasia (Parks-Weber-Rubashov syndrome);
• valve aplasia (Klippel-Trenone syndrome);
• complications after a post-thrombotic disease;
• treatment and prevention of venous ulcer recurrence.

A product with a compression effect, its class and wearing period are selected individually and only by a specialist.

Modern medicine offers a wide range of knitwear with a compression effect for various purposes. It can be stockings and tights, socks or knee-highs, shorts or t-shirts. Depending on the dislocation and the degree of damage, this or that object is selected.

• Prophylactic. This type of knitwear is the only one that does not require special prescription by a doctor. It can be worn by people with specific working conditions, which are associated with a constant load on the legs or with a constant sitting position. In addition, this type of knitwear is indicated for people involved in serious physical exertion.

• Hospital A type of knitwear with compression effect used before and during childbirth, as well as in the period after the operation.

• Therapeutic. Wearing such a jersey is allowed only after appointment by a phlebologist. Only a specialist can correctly calculate the required load class individually for each patient.

• Anti-varicose veins knitwear helps to cope with the symptoms of varicose veins.

• Anti-embolic. Knitwear to prevent embolism is recommended during childbirth, during surgery, as well as during the recovery period after serious illnesses (heart attack, stroke, serious fractures, etc.) when a person is stationary for a long time.

• Sports jersey indispensable for people involved in active sports and heavy physical exertion. Knitwear with a compression effect allows you to properly distribute the load, to avoid injuries of the musculoskeletal system, vein overload, sprains, etc.

Compression effect knitwear is an excellent preventative measure. It can begin to be worn at the first manifestations of varicose veins. With a progressive disease, it must be worn constantly. In this case, additional special treatment procedures are necessary.

Compression tights and stockings help improve blood circulation in the legs. They exert a uniform load, thereby creating additional support for blood vessels and preventing them from interlacing, curling and appearing at the surface of the skin. Vascular deformity leads to a number of serious diseases. Therefore, to prevent this, tights or stockings with a compression effect are used.

To choose the right size for knitwear or linen, you need to remove several sizes:

• girth of the upper thigh;
• girth of the middle part of the thigh;
• girth under the knee;
• girth of the calf muscle at the most prominent point;
• ankle girth in the thinnest place.

All measurements are taken in the morning, when the legs are in the most relaxed state, there is no swelling and protruding veins. The received sizes are compared with a special dimensional grid, and the suitable size is selected.

When choosing and buying compression garments, it is recommended to pay attention to the products of well-known and trusted manufacturing companies. Among the most famous companies:

1. German company Medi. The products of this brand are of very high quality, excellent efficiency and reasonably affordable price. The only drawback: starting from the second compression class, putting on your own underwear is almost impossible. I have to use special devices.
2. Venotex The products of this American company are distinguished by a wide range of products, good quality, affordable price. The knitwear is strong, durable, slightly tough.
3. Sigvaris. The company produces luxury compression tights. Impeccable quality and the highest efficiency of knitwear fully justify the high cost of brand products.
4. Relaxsan. Medical knitwear from Italian manufacturers is represented by a wide assortment and size range. Anti-varicose knitwear is presented in two collections - for the treatment and for the prevention of diseases associated with veins.
5. Ergoforma. One of the most famous and popular brands of compression hosiery. Only the highest quality materials are used in the production, the best option is the price-quality ratio.
6. Intex. The company is a manufacturer of knitwear of all compression classes and anti-varicose prophylactic knitwear.
7. Ortho. The company offers a wide selection of compression effect knitwear for men and women. The products are designed for different compression classes, the appearance of the products is absolutely identical to ordinary knitwear.

Knitwear used for preventive purposes or for treatment is sold in pharmacies. Hospital hosiery is used exclusively in medical institutions.

You can start using special knitwear for the prevention of varicose veins with inexpensive brands. If wearing it will not cause inconvenience and discomfort, you can purchase an already more expensive option from well-known manufacturing companies.

Underwear or knitwear for medical purposes should be purchased exclusively at specialized points that give a guarantee of quality for their products.

The term for wearing special knitwear or underwear depends on several reasons. If there is a hereditary or other predisposition to the onset and development of diseases or a diagnosis has already been made, then doctors usually recommend the constant use of preventive or therapeutic compression jersey.

If surgery was performed associated with this disease, then knitwear or underwear is prescribed for continuous wear. It’s just that the compression class can change periodically or knitwear can change, for example, tights or stockings are changed to golfs.

When choosing, you must also pay attention to the composition and quality of the material. Knitwear should only be made of special, durable and flexible materials - lycra, nylon, microfiber, etc.

Put on compression underwear or knitwear in the morning. The legs are not tired, not swollen, they do not feel heavy. Pantyhose are worn all day, they must be removed immediately before bedtime. Before putting on pantyhose, the legs should be put in perfect order: long nails trimmed, corns and corns removed. This will facilitate the wearing process and extend the life of the knitwear.

Putting on tights or stockings is simple: first you need to collect them, then carefully put them on your foot and unfold on the surface of the legs, spreading the folds. You can’t stretch the tights with force, otherwise the dragging threads can stretch, and this will significantly weaken the compression effect.

The higher the compression class, the more difficult it is to put on special tights or stockings. Aids are provided to facilitate this process. One of them is latex gloves.

Compression knitwear and underwear require special care.

• Daily wash in warm water using gentle detergents, such as baby soaps. Only hand wash is allowed, a machine wash will lead to a deterioration in the elasticity of linen and knitwear. The use of rinse aid is not recommended.
• After washing, a strong spin is not allowed. This can damage the traction fibers. You can not dry tights, stockings and other jerseys on batteries, the open sun, with a hairdryer. You can not hang it. The washed knitwear is slightly wrung out with a towel and laid out on a flat surface.
• Ironing, heating, bleaching, etc. are excluded.
• It is advisable to purchase several pairs of knitwear to wear it alternately.

As with any therapeutic agent, compression knitwear has a number of contraindications in which its wearing is not recommended or is excluded.

• Chronic arterial disease.
• Damaged skin of the legs (ulcers, open deep scratches, cuts, pressure sores, eczema, etc.)
• Cardiopulmonary failure and, as a result, circulatory disorders;
• Vascular damage due to diabetes.

Before purchasing compression products, especially if this is the first time, it will be very useful to study reviews about a particular manufacturer or about tights, stockings and other knitwear of different compression classes. This will help to make the right choice, save money and acquire a truly high-quality product.

Customers using compression products from different manufacturers note a quick and good effect with the constant use of such clothing. The heaviness in the legs disappears, swelling disappears, a feeling of lightness appears, veins become less noticeable, etc.

The cost of special knitwear is fully justified by high efficiency and the possibility of its long-term wear.

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