Support Hose

There are a wide variety of Support hose available today. These support hose are regularly worn by numerous individuals for the prevention of leg swelling and comfort wear. These specialized stockings are usually firmer and tighter at the toes/heel and gradually get looser up the leg. The graduated pressure in the support hose is designed to squeeze the blood out of the leg. Support hose reduce the swelling in the legs and can reduce the pain and fatigue which is common at the end of the day.

Support hose are manufactured by numerous companies and there is no essential difference in the product, except for the price. The most important criteria to know before one buys a pair of support hose is the pressure gradient. Support hose without any pressure gradient have no medical value. For most individuals support hose with a mild pressure gradient (15-20) will suffice.

Support hoses can be used to treat or prevent:

- Blood clots

- Varicose veins

- Spider veins

- Swollen feet

- Lymphedema

- Post phlebitic syndrome