The development of compression linen, in particular compression pantyhose, helped women who have problems with blood vessels of the legs - varicose veins. This disease is very common in fair sex representatives, due to the nature of the work of conducting a large amount of time in a vertical position.
What is needed for?
For the production of compression tights, a very durable elastic material is used. He fits tightly legs, squeezes their muscles, thanks to which the blood is easier to move up to heart. By virtue of its properties, compression knitwear facilitates movement, improves blood circulation in the lower limbs, relieves fatigue in muscles, minimizes painful sensations, protects fabrics from the formation of swelling.
Compression knitwear is designed to help cure such a disease as varicose veins. Their wearing is also useful for the prevention of blood clots. You can identify the associated positive properties of this linen: it helps in getting rid of excess weight, and in the period after delivery, abdominal muscles support. During long flights, when a person is in a long-standing condition for a long time, therapeutic tights reduce the likelihood of blood clots.
How do you act?
The method of treatment with squeezing bandages has a long history. What way the compression underwear helps with varicose veins of veins? The basic principle of action is: tights have pressure of varying degrees on various parts of the legs. In the area of the foot - it is the most maximum (100%), in the knee area - decreases (75%), in the thigh area - becomes minimal (50%), in the area of the abdomen, the same compression is almost absent (20%). Due to this, the blood outflow is accelerated along the veins from the foot to the top of the body.
Class compression
Tights from varicose veins differ in degree (or class) compression, which must necessarily be reflected on the package.
- Grade 1 - pressure of about 23 mm RT. Art. (It is used at the initial stage of problems with blood vessels of the legs, externally notablely increased veins, the appearance of so-called "stars").
- Grade 2 - the magnitude of the compression of about 33 mm RT. Art. (average stage of varicose disease).
- Grade 3 - pressure of about 45 mm Hg. Art. (With severe varicose stages, when Trophof is already broken).
- 4th grade - with severe pressure, more than 50 mm Hg. Art. (Tights are designed to eliminate strong swelling).
Views
There are various cases for the use of compression pantyhose, and therefore, their types can be distinguished:
- Preventive - acquired when the very first signs of veins are found, have minimal pressure on the lower limbs.
- Therapeutic - put on in the period of exacerbation of varicose veins.
- Hospital - apply in hospitals after operations on the legs.
- There are also insulated models and tights designed specifically for pregnant women (with a special insertion on the stomach). Some doctors believe that a pregnant woman needs compression underwear in the event that she has the first symptoms of problems with the lines of the lower extremities. Others strongly recommend it to use in preventive purposes (in the first trimester) and to improve blood flow in the legs (in the second and third).
What are the best manufacturers
In specialized orthopedic salons, pharmacies are pretty a fairly large selection of this product from a variety of manufacturers. Compression properties of tights from varicose veins in all firms in principle are the same. They differ, as a rule, externally, color range, duration of use. It should choose from how much time you plan to exploit it. Some models retain compression for a long time, others are much smaller. It is clear that this directly affects the cost of the product. We will review the manufacturers of medical tights.
There are a lot of Italian manufacturers ("Relaxan", "Varisan", Ergoform, Solida) on the market of this type of linen.
"Relaxan" is an Italian company that patients are often chosen due to a rather low price. But compression underwear will be short-lived (lasts no more than a month), because it is quickly stretched.
Another company from Italy "Varisan" produces medical laundry a much higher quality and wear resistance. Prices for this underwear is already significantly higher.
The knitwear of the company "ERGFORM" has an excellent appearance, is distinguished by high elasticity. Fibers made of natural materials pass the air, the products are long worn and easy to care. The company also produces models for sports training.
"Solida" produces high-quality tights, the range is represented by many models and colors. Externally, the tights are the same as any standard. The models have a comfortable foot, the insole is conveniently supported by foot.
"Intex" is our domestic manufacturer, knitwear has an acceptable cost and in principle decent quality. The wear resistance of Russian linen is very high.
"Orto" is a company from Spain, producing medium price compression tights. Not bad quality underwear, compression is holding around 4 months. However, it is worth mentioning about some minus: in the area of the foot, the tights will soon wear out.
Voteks is a very well-known, the American manufacturer is very famous, the range is represented by a very large number of different models with an average wear resistance, which determines the relatively not a greater price of knitwear.
"Copper" and "Bauerfind" - German companies producing therapeutic tights. Their products of excellent quality and, quite naturally, has a higher cost. Wear resistance tights high, they do not require complex care. We note the attractive design of products, there is a choice of sports models, linen for travel. In addition, "copper" produces fixtures for putting on tights.
Sigvaris is a manufacturer of elite models of therapeutic linen from Switzerland. Knitwood is characterized by very excellent quality, excellent design and, quite understandable, is a great value.
How to choose?
If you are going to buy compression tights, first, find out if you have contraindications to carry this type of linen. Then buy not a very expensive model. In the event that it is suitable for you, next time you choose a better manufacturer's company.
It is extremely important to choose the right size (take into account that various firms differ in the various firms). Compression tights are almost not stretched. Therefore, at home, measure your corticle of the leg, the waist, the hips, also the length of the leg (from the foot to the knee and from the foot to the groin).
How to wear?
Some training is needed, before you can quickly and correctly wear compression tights. They put them after sleep, lying, not lowering legs from the bed. It is necessary to do it carefully, in order not to stretch or twist the product. Tights are collecting "in the harmonic" and gradually put on foot, then carefully lay down the legs and stretch on the hips to the very waist.
Putting compression tights only on dry skin. Keep in mind that you have to say goodbye long nails, they must be carefully treated with a pilocker so as not to spoil the material tights. For the same reason, the skin of the feet should be soft and smooth, without corns and a holopal. For sure to eliminate damage to pantyhose when equipping them, use latex gloves that are sold in a pharmacy.
Over time, you get used to, and you will cope with the task much easier and faster.
How to wash?
In order for therapeutic tights to not lose their properties, it is important to care for it. Every evening they need to be washed in warm water (no more than 40 degrees) with children's soap (but not with a washing powder). It is necessary to do it carefully not to damage the product. Tights must dry by naturally, without the use of heating devices, a hair dryer: All this may affect elasticity. Dress on the feet wet tights is not allowed.
Who is contraindicated?
These therapeutic tights have contraindications. You can not wear them to people who have damage, pathology on the skin of the legs (dermatitis, eczema, etc.). Ladies with very sensitive, delicate skin should also be careful. Smoking people, also with sacchant diabetes, those who are limited to the influx of blood to the lower limbs for various reasons, the use of compression tights doctors do not advise. Pressure tights even more can reduce the blood flow in the legs and make the symptoms are heavier.
How much are?
The cost of good therapeutic linen is large enough (if you are accurate - more than ten times more than ordinary tights). But it is better to prevent the disease in advance or suspend it at an early stage of development, the later paying money for expensive treatment and operation.
Reviews
Tights from varicose veins helped and help many women. They are satisfied with their use and recommend their acquaintances. These products also attract the fact that they are pleasant to the touch, have aesthetic appearance.
