I wear compression Stockings since my pulmonary embolism, do I need to wear these stockings during sport & exercise?

Is this necessary?

Answers from doctors (7)


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on May 15, 2018

This depends upon how long ago your had the PE, if you are still on blood thinners and if you have any ongoing effects such as post thrombotic syndrome. In most people hose don't need to be worn during exercise as the muscle pumps are returning the blood to the heart. We do recommend being well hydrated and wearing the hose between. Discuss this with your doctor.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

This depends upon how long ago your had the PE, if you are still on blood thinners and if you have any ongoing effects such as post thrombotic syndrome. In most people hose don't need to be worn during exercise as the muscle pumps are returning the blood to the heart. We do recommend being well hydrated and wearing the hose between. Discuss this with your doctor.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Mid-Atlantic Institute of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

Published on May 14, 2018

It depends on whether you have post-thrombotic syndrome which can develop after an episode of deep vein thrombosis. If you do not have post-thrombotic syndrome and pulmonary embolism was an isolated event, you do not need to wear compression stockings during sport and exercise.

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Answered by Mid-Atlantic Institute of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

It depends on whether you have post-thrombotic syndrome which can develop after an episode of deep vein thrombosis. If you do not have post-thrombotic syndrome and pulmonary embolism was an isolated event, you do not need to wear compression stockings during sport and exercise.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 06, 2010

The answer depends on how long it has been since the pulmonary embolism. If it is within one year, then I would recommend yes. If greater than one year, then the increased venous flow and muscle contraction during exercise should essentially do what the stockings do.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

The answer depends on how long it has been since the pulmonary embolism. If it is within one year, then I would recommend yes. If greater than one year, then the increased venous flow and muscle contraction during exercise should essentially do what the stockings do.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Jan 22, 2010

In general, and especially if a pulmonary embolism resulted from a lower extremity venous thrombosis, the more the hose are worn the better. The indications which help modify this general statement are many, including other risk factors, the possible damage
a previous venous thrombosis has caused, tendency to leg swelling, and others.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

In general, and especially if a pulmonary embolism resulted from a lower extremity venous thrombosis, the more the hose are worn the better. The indications which help modify this general statement are many, including other risk factors, the possible damage
a previous venous thrombosis has caused, tendency to leg swelling, and others.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Jan 16, 2010

Difficult to give the best answer without knowing all of your clinical history. You should ask your MD.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Difficult to give the best answer without knowing all of your clinical history. You should ask your MD.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Jan 13, 2010

I would follow the advice of your physician who has you wearing them since he/she knows your past medical history.

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Answered by Miller Vein

I would follow the advice of your physician who has you wearing them since he/she knows your past medical history.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Jan 11, 2010

If compression was recommended by your physician, you should wear them during any activities.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

If compression was recommended by your physician, you should wear them during any activities.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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