Support Stockings Donning Tips
Compression Stockings Donning
The compression stocking you buy need to be worn (Don) correctly in order for them to be able to support your need. As the compression support level gets higher, it might be more difficult to be able to put (Don) the compression stockings.
There is much information on donning of support stockings, how to wear compression stockings, and use it for long time with the maximum benefits and minimum damage for you and the hose.
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Wearing compression stockings tips
These support stockings donning tips should help you (Don)wearing the compression garments. The compression stockings donning tips can help you keep the fabrics elastic levels for longer time and so you can use them as much as you need without causing the compression levels to decrease.
- Compression garments are easier to don when you first get out of bed, before swelling occurs. So make it a habit to wear them first thing in the morning.
- Skin should be dry, so the fabric is not rubbed on a moist skin and get caught tight while donning the stockings higher.
- Applying a thin layer of cornstarch or powder will help the stockings or sleeve slide over your skin.
- Remove your rings and jewelry while donning the compression support socks, they might tear and damage your garment.
- Wear rubber or vinyl gloves to prevent fingernails from damaging the fabric. Just like the rings they can cut through the fine fabric and tear the elastic threds.
- Use the gloves also to provide a better grip to distribute the fabric more easily while pulling them up.
- Avoid rolling, gathering or bunching the fabric, as this will only increase the pressure – like creating a super rubber band.
- Apply moisturizer to your legs or arm in the evening rather than just before putting on your stocking or sleeve. So the skin in the morning is already dry.
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Equipment for Donning Compression Stockings
It is more than a compression donning tip to use those accessories. These para-medical accessories are sometime part of a full and correct treatment. If you buy a compression stockings but do not place it correctly, the pressure could be higher than you need, and veins circulations is at risk.
Rubber gloves – Gloves are designed for donning stockings. For those who have difficulty putting the compression stockings on. These gloves usually have have special grips which make donning your hose much easier. Take in mind some of the gloves are not Latex Free, and might cause reaction for people who are allergic to Latex.
Stocking donner- Some support stockings manufacturers have a special donner that will help you fit and wear the compression stockings easily and without damaging them. The Donner is a simple frame work that hold the stocking while you wear it.
Fitting Lotion – These lotions are made to help the stocking slip upwards and not get stuck on the dry heel skin. Rub the fitting lotion lightly onto the heel of your foot in order to smoothly slide your Compression Garment over your heel. The lotion is placed with surgical gloves so the hands stay dry to pull the rest of the stockings.
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Medi Butler Off- A simple and smart rod that helps remove the compression stockings easily and without having to bend and pull hard on the gentle compression fabrics.
Use these support stockings donning tips for caring and keeping the compressions for longer time.
