Choosing the right compression
Compression therapy supports the veins in your legs by aiding the return of blood to your heart, through graduated pressure on the limbs. Modern compression socks and tights use lightweight, comfortable yarns, virtually impossible to tell apart from regular socks and tights.
Different levels of compression are used depending on the severity of condition and degree of venous disease.
| Compression Level | No limb swelling: Activa |
Limb swelling: ActiLymph & Adore |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Light/Light | Liners (10mmHg) Activa Class 1 (14-17mmHg) |
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| Moderate | Activa Class 2 (18-24mmHg) | ActiLymph Class 1 (18-21mmHg) Adore Class 1 (18-21mmHg) |
| Firm | Activa Class 3 (25-35mmHg) | ActiLymph Class 2 (23-32mmHg) Adore Class 2 (23-32mmHg) |
| Extra Firm | Activa Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit (35-45mmHg) | ActiLymph Class 3 (34-46mmHg) ActiLymph Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit (40mmHg) |
*If you’re new to compression or have concerns about your legs or feet, please talk to your GP, nurse or pharmacist for further advice on whether compression might be suitable for you.