Wearing compression linen is recommended for preventive purposes and in combination with therapy. The distribution load created by them makes additional correction in the treatment of pathological processes and changes the patient's condition in the direction of improvement. But only high-quality, correctly selected knitwear will be really effective.
Types of compression linen
Depending on the degree of compression and the material used, medical knitwear is divided into three groups:
- Preventive - the minimum degree of impact is available in free sale and is recommended for the first symptoms of varicose veins, the appearance of pain, swelling or severity. In prophylactic purposes, it is prescribed to people from the risk group.
- Therapeutic - is prescribed by a doctor during periods of exacerbation or exacerbation of the state. Sold only by prescription.
- Hospital - used exclusively in the hospital, more often after surgery.
Classification according to the degree of compression
Any medical knitwear acts with a clearly installed pressure force, which goes to reduce bottom. Depending on the level of initial 100% compression, linen is divided into 4 grams:
- I class (18-21 mm. RT. Art.) - Preventive compression load. Showing people prone to varicose veins, pregnant women, patients with initial stages of varicose veins.
- Class II (23-32 mm. RT. Art.) - Clothes with optimal pressure, which is used in the treatment of varicose veins or thrombophlebitis.
- III class (34-46 mm. RT. Art.) - shown in serious trophic violations and venous insufficiency.
- IV class (49 and more mm. Hg.
What class compression choose
For the prevention of diseases, it is better to give preference to the compression linen I class, also it is suitable for persons who have never worn such a type of clothing. Medical knitwear with a larger load picks up phlebologist, taking into account the severity of the disease.
Varicose clothes
Medical knitwear for the treatment and prevention of varicose veins is made in the form of a pantyhot, stocking or golf. Qualitative and properly selected in size, they smoothly lie down and do not sculpt during walking. Wearing compression clothes can be combined with the use of therapeutic cream or ointment.
How to determine your size
Size learn from the table, after making the necessary measurements. All measurements are removed in centimeters and rounded to an integer.
- For golf:
1. Girth of shin in the finest part;
2. Cooking caviar in the widest part;
- For stocking:
1. Girth of shin in the finest part;
2. Cooking caviar in the widest part;
3. Hips girth; The measure is removed at a height of 25 cm from the knee (for standard growth), for high - 30 cm;
- For tights:
1. Girth of shin in the finest part;
2. Girth of caviar in the widest part (under the knee);
3. Girths legs above the knee cup;
4. Girth of the hips of one leg;
5. Girth of hips;
6. Waist circle;
Where to buy compression linen
Compression clothes are recommended to buy only in specialized stores, pharmacies. Only so you can protect yourself from buying a low-quality product.
How to avoid fake
The manufacture of compression knitwear has its own standards of quality, one of the most demanding is considered European: RAL-GZ-387. Environmental safety sign (Oeko-Tex Standard 10) indicates the hypoallergenicity of the material.
The compression knitwear is auxiliary and preventive tool, but so that it really has the necessary therapeutic effect, the underwear needs to choose correctly.
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