The medical compression stockings or compression stockings not to be confused with support stockings, put in venous disease an important medical tool for compression therapy dar.
In the compression therapy, a major component in the treatment of venous disease, the veins, by carefully applying pressure on the tissue, compressed, and the natural flow of blood to the heart is accelerated and improved. In addition, an edema formation is effectively prevented (seepage of liquid through the vein walls).

As a rule, compression therapy should be performed for a lifetime, because regress a venous enlargement can not.
Medical compression stockings are available in different designs and materials. The special production process and the used high-tech materials ensure the exercise of a uniform pressure on the tissue. This requires, however, that the medical compression stocking on the leg sits perfectly. Therefore it is extremely important that each patient is individually measured. The only way to effect optimal compression stocking on the leg and support the weakened veins role more effectively.

Depending on the severity of venous disease different compression classes for compression therapy in the application be brought. Four classes are distinguished compression - the compression classes 1, 2, 3, and 4, while the compression class exercise 1 from the slightest pressure on the tissue and the compression class 4 the highest pressure.

elSira.de GmbH offers the following manufacturers in the area of compression stocking: Bauerfeind, Compressana, ECOSANA, Jobst, Juzo, Maxis, medi, Ofa, & Sigvaris.

Useful tools and maintenance products that facilitate the use of medical compression stockings and support, please see our accessories area.