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How to Measure for Compression Hoses
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Measuring for compression hosiery is easy if you know what you're doing. Keep in mind the follow fact:
ALWAYS check with your doctor before wearing compression hosiery. If improperly fitted, compression hosiery can cause SERIOUS injury. Now, with that being said, ask yourself these questions:
- What compression level do you need? * Remember to check with your doctor to see if you actually need compression wear.
- Is the garment for a man or a woman?
- Do you have a manufacturer's brand preference? (We offer Jobst, Mediven, Juzo, Sigvaris and Allegro brands, enter here to shop at our online store)
- Do you need a knee-high stocking (sock), thigh-high stocking, or pantyhose (waist-high)?
- What size do you wear? (A measuring guide follows this information.)
- Which colors do you want? Typically colors available are black, beige/tan, and white
- What kind of fabric do you prefer "sheer" (for the fashion oriented) or "opaque" ?
We have a convenient comparison chart so that you can see how one compression hose measures against another.Enter here to review chart for compression hoses.
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Each Manufacturer of compression hosiery has its own sizing chart. A medium size in one brand may not be a medium in another. Some brands offer petite (shorter) lengths when others do not. Knowing your measurements will ensure you get a garment that fits properly.
If you have swelling, measure first thing in the morning after you get out of bed. This is when swelling is at a miimum, and the size your leg should remail once the swelling is eliminated.
For knee-highs, measure around your ankle and calf, and the distance from the floor to the back of your knee. For thigh-high and waist-high, also measur around your upper thigh. More on compression hoses >>>Read On>>>
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