How to get the correct size for knee high compression socks ?
Measure as soon as waking i.e when swelling is minimal
Measure against bare skin *Foot flat on floor, leg at right angle *Pull tape snugly without constricting skin
Watch this video as it shows the area that you need to measure,
Shoe SIZE CHART
| SHOE SIZE | |
|---|---|
| SMALL | 4 - 5 |
| MEDIUM | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| LARGE | 8 - 10.5 |
| X-LARGE | 11 - 12.5 |
| 2X-LARGE | 13 AND UP |
Ankle and Calf Size Chart
| CIRCUMFERENCE | ||
|---|---|---|
| ANKLE | CALF | |
| SMALL | 7" - 8.25" (17.8 - 21 cm) | 11" - 15" (23 - 38.1 cm) |
| MEDIUM | 8.25" - 9.5" (21 - 24.1 cm) | 11.75" -16.5" (29.8 - 41.6 cm) |
| LARGE | 9.5" - 10.75" (24.1 - 27.3 cm) | 12.5" - 18" (31.8 - 45.7 cm) |
| X-LARGE | 10.75" - 12" (27.3 - 30.5 cm) | 13" - 19" (33 - 48.3 cm) |
| 2X-LARGE | 12.5" - 13.75" (31.75 - 34.9 cm) | 19.5" - 22" (49.5 - 55.8 cm) |
| 3X-LARGE | 12.5" - 13.75" (31.75 - 34.9 cm) | 21.5" - 24" (54.6 - 60.9 cm) |
How to properly put on a compression socks ?
1. Pull stocking inside out to heel. With thumbs in and fingers out, grasp each side of heel, gently slide over foot until heel pocket is centered over heel.
2. Begin turning right-side-out. Continue gradually pulling up the leg. For pantyhose: pull past thighs and over hips; adjust for comfort.
3. Remove folds or wrinkles, gently pulling upwards smoothing over leg. Fabric should be smooth and uniform. Do not fold top or waistband over.
4. Remove by turning “inside out”, gently pulling down to ankle. Insert finger, gently pull over ankle, heel and off the foot.
Medical Compression Socks Knee High Application
Healthy Vein
Carries large volumes of blood back to the heart against gravity
Diseased Vein
Unhealthy backward flow can compromise blood vessels, causing unsightly conditions and discomfort
| Compression Level | Medical Indications | Common Usage |
Ease Of Application |
| 20-30 mmHg FIRM |
• Tired, aching legs • Moderate varicosities • Moderate varicosities during pregnancy • Moderate edema • Post sclerotherapy and other surgery • Help prevent recurrence of venous ulcerations • Superficial thrombophlebitis |
Moderate swelling or lymphedema, DVT (deep vein thrombosis), post-surgery, pregnancy, moderate varicose veins – prescription recommended (Seldom recommended for the diabetic patient.) | May require mild to moderate effort |
FIRM / 20-30 MMHG
Moderate swelling or lymphedema, DVT (deep vein thrombosis), postsurgery, pregnancy, moderate varicose veins – prescription recommended (Seldom recommended for the diabetic patient.)
STOCKING DESIGN AND CARE
Truform's 6 Points of Compression
Truform measures support values at precise locations along the length of the stocking - 4 points for below knee, 6 points for thigh length and pantyhose styles. These measurements help insure that the compression or support knit in to the stocking is distributed properly along the length of the leg – greatest at the ankle, reducing upwards toward the heart.
Multiple measurements guarantee that all Truform legwear styles are comfortable to wear, and provide the proper amount of elastic compression therapy, in all the right places. Graduated compression stockings, when properly sized and fit, are designed to help improve circulation, which in turn, will help soothe tired, heavy legs, reduce swelling, and relieve varicose veins.
Washing and Care
Wash gently with mild soap or detergent in lukewarm or cold water. Do not wring or twist. Rinse until water is clear. Roll in a towel to remove excess moisture. Dry flat away from heat and sunlight.
Buy Compression Stockings for Women
Truform measures support values at precise locations along the length of the stocking - 4 points for below the knee, 6 points for thigh length, and pantyhose styles. These measurements help insure that the compression or support knit into the stocking is distributed properly along the length of the leg greatest at the ankle, reducing upwards toward the heart. This Graduated compression is properly sized and designed to help improve circulation, which in turn, will help soothe tired, heavy legs, reduce swelling, and relieve varicose veins. If you have a kind of leg injury, don’t miss Airway Surgical Truform knee highs stockings.