Who benefits from wearing Compression Stockings?

What devices are available to help me put on my compression stockings?

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Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on May 15, 2018

I'd recommend you visit a medical specialty store which carries a good quality selection of hose and they should have different types of assistive applicator. Doff & Donner is one, Sigvaris has a applicator, gripping mats and there are toe slippers and gloves available.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

I'd recommend you visit a medical specialty store which carries a good quality selection of hose and they should have different types of assistive applicator. Doff & Donner is one, Sigvaris has a applicator, gripping mats and there are toe slippers and gloves available.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Mid-Atlantic Institute of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

Published on May 14, 2018

People who have varicose veins, superficial or deep venous reflux, leg swelling, post-thrombotic syndrome and chronic venous hypertension benefit from wearing compression stockings. There are different donning devices available. One popular one is Mediven butler. There is a video on Youtube for education.

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Answered by Mid-Atlantic Institute of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

People who have varicose veins, superficial or deep venous reflux, leg swelling, post-thrombotic syndrome and chronic venous hypertension benefit from wearing compression stockings. There are different donning devices available. One popular one is Mediven butler. There is a video on Youtube for education.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 06, 2010

Any one who wears compression stockings will benefit from them. I have personally wore them for thirty years and I don't have a single spider or varicose vein. The best aid in applying them is simply a pair of rubber gloves. If this isn't enough then each stocking company has various application aids.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Any one who wears compression stockings will benefit from them. I have personally wore them for thirty years and I don't have a single spider or varicose vein. The best aid in applying them is simply a pair of rubber gloves. If this isn't enough then each stocking company has various application aids.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Jan 03, 2010

Essentially everyone benefits from wearing Compression Stockings. As our society has become increasingly industrialized, our amount and type of walking has diminished. Walking activates the foot and calf muscles which in turn are the major pumps for emptying venous circulation and any excess fluid. Compression Stockings assist the effectiveness of leg circulation pumps.The key element for the effectiveness is proper professional fitting and instruction regarding the care and use of these garments. The most helpful "device" to help put these hose on are Snug fitting Textured Rubber Gloves. The hose are meant to be evenly applied by "milking" them up with the palm of the hands. This method is much superior to pulling them up by the top end. In the latter case, it is possible to rip or create a hole in the stocking, and they may have a tendency to displace unless evenly applied. Some device that help you get started putting on the stocking are: A metal "butler" that the stocking is place on first and then the foot is placed in the stocking. A"stocking donner "is a silk sleeve that goes over the foot first then lines up the stocking to slip over the foot. Third there are light support stockings that are applied first then the heavier compression stocking can slide over more easily.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Essentially everyone benefits from wearing Compression Stockings. As our society has become increasingly industrialized, our amount and type of walking has diminished. Walking activates the foot and calf muscles which in turn are the major pumps for emptying venous circulation and any excess fluid. Compression Stockings assist the effectiveness of leg circulation pumps.The key element for the effectiveness is proper professional fitting and instruction regarding the care and use of these garments. The most helpful "device" to help put these hose on are Snug fitting Textured Rubber Gloves. The hose are meant to be evenly applied by "milking" them up with the palm of the hands. This method is much superior to pulling them up by the top end. In the latter case, it is possible to rip or create a hole in the stocking, and they may have a tendency to displace unless evenly applied. Some device that help you get started putting on the stocking are: A metal "butler" that the stocking is place on first and then the foot is placed in the stocking. A"stocking donner "is a silk sleeve that goes over the foot first then lines up the stocking to slip over the foot. Third there are light support stockings that are applied first then the heavier compression stocking can slide over more easily.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Dec 22, 2009

People with varicose veins from superficial venous insufficieny would benefit the most from a graded compression stocking although even normal superficial veins can benefit from some support.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

People with varicose veins from superficial venous insufficieny would benefit the most from a graded compression stocking although even normal superficial veins can benefit from some support.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Dec 22, 2009

People with venous insufficiency benefit from wearing compression stockings.
There are various devices to help with putting on compression hose including butlers and zippers, but try wearing rubber gloves when putting them on, it makes it much easier.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

People with venous insufficiency benefit from wearing compression stockings.
There are various devices to help with putting on compression hose including butlers and zippers, but try wearing rubber gloves when putting them on, it makes it much easier.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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