Tights are a common type of hosiery for women. They not only protect from the cold. Made from openwork fabric, they add zest to the created image, tightening and modeling - they correct the figure.
A special place among the many tights is occupied by therapeutic tights, which are also called compression tights.
Purpose of compression tights
For the manufacture of medicinal products, special synthetic fibers with increased elasticity are used.
Like regular tights, they will keep you warm when it gets cold. But besides this, tocompression options have additional capabilities.
- They support the leg muscles, making it easier to cope with physical activity when walking or standing for long periods of time.
- Reduce the feeling of fatigue, swelling, painful conditions.
- Evenly distributes the load on the leg muscles.
- Provide circulation and blood circulation speed necessary for good health.
Important! Compression tights are an additional treatment for venous disease and also make it easier to bear stress during pregnancy.
Compression classes
Today, the industry offers 4 types of therapeutic tights, which differ in the level (class) of compression.
Reference. Class 1 tights provide minimal compression. Increasing the quality of products means increasing pressure on the legs.
Up to 23 mm Hg. Art. - 1 class
They are used if there are signs that the body is having difficulty coping with the physical stress that occurs when walking. This can be seen by visual inspection of the legs. On them spider veins and veins become noticeable.
From 24 to 33 mm Hg. Art. — 2nd grade
Intended for patients who have been diagnosed early stage of varicose veins or thrombophlebitis.
From 34 to 45 mm Hg. Art. — 3rd grade
Average severity of varicose veins – the reason for using tights with level 3 compression.
In addition, such products needed for patients undergoing surgery.
Important! Compression tights of 3 types are a preventive measure against the formation of blood clots in blood vessels.
More than 45 mm Hg. Art. - 4th grade
The highest compression level is intended for severe cases of varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis.
How to choose the right compression tights
For varicose veins
You should not determine on your own what products you need.
Compression levels 2 – 4 are used only as prescribed by a phlebologist! It will determine not only the compression level, but also the mode of use medicinal products.
If you have not yet received your prescription, but have already noticed that the veins have begun to enlarge, you can start wearing tights with minimal pressure: 8 - 15 mm Hg. Art.
During pregnancy
To reduce the increasing load, pregnant women should definitely use compression stockings.
Tips for choosing
- When carrying a child, you should not purchase ordinary compression tights, but special products for pregnant women.
- Class 1 tights are recommended for women in the 1st trimester.
- In subsequent periods of pregnancy, the compression class must be increased. Specific prescriptions can only be made by a doctor!
- If you experience discomfort from using maternity tights, you can replace them with special compression stockings of the same class.
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