Support stockings and TEK stockings
There are two types of support stockings.In everyday practice they are called all kinds of support socks.Wearing medical support colds is not funny. Especially in summer. But they work well only when worn regularly. Support stockings exist in different pressure or compression classes and different lengths (short to knee and long to groin). Measuring TEK support stocking is specialist work.
Open and closed toe piece
Most therapeutic support stockings have an open toe. Stockings with an open foot are ideal for wearing if you prefer to keep your toes free of . . if you like sandals or open shoes or if you have foot problems. In addition, stockings with a open toes are recommended if you are relatively sturdy calves and have a small shoe size, which makes some stockings not fit well. Always be advised by a TEK or compression specialist.
Working with a tool
There are useful tools to pull on and off TEK support stockings. Known are the sliders. A kind of fries bag made of very smooth double wall material where the stocking easily glides. How it works is best seen on a video. They are there for open support and a closed toe piece. Look here for an overview. To see the working best you can watch a movie. From a closed piece and an open toe part.
There are also differences in mechanical tools for stretching stockings on and off. These kinds of aids are useful for people who can't get to their feet properly because of stiffness. or because the abdomen is in the way.
Rubber gloves
If you wear rubber gloves, you have much better grip on the stocking. Then you don't need to pull, but you can rub it to get the stocking smooth and tight. It makes it lighter for you and the stocking lasts longer. Do not use any remedies like talcum powder: this can damage the stockings and skin. Always let the skin dry well after showering before putting on the socks: otherwise it will be a lot heavier and can even damage the skin.
Practice home care
The lifting and removal of support stockings is not so easy and it also listens pretty closely. It is therefore wise to practice a few times with home care. They are happy to help you and they also know special extra tricks that make it easier or safer for you and your caregiver.
Support stockings for the poor
The lymphatic system is not working enough to make the arm and hand thick. A therapeutic arm stocking is essential: it prevents further fluid accumulation and ensures that you can still use your arm and your hand well.In order to support lymphatic drainage, support stockings are also prescribed for the arms. For this purpose, there are tools to facilitate their use.
Support stockings for non-medical complaints
If you have to stand for a long time, such as hairdressers, or if you have a long life before work and can't move much, it can cause problems in your legs. If you need to fly for a longer period of time, for example. The calf muscle pump, which plays an important role in the discharge of blood and waste, is not used enough. The pressure in your blood vessels increases, making them wider. Valves in the blood vessels cannot close properly. Your blood, with moisture and waste in it, is then not sufficiently disposed of. This type
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