Compression Therapy
Compression therapy is the treatment of conditions through wearing an elastic-like garment on the lower limb or other parts of the body that provides a controlled amount of pressure. The device (stocking or sleeve) squeezes the vein walls together and can contribute to improved circulation and decreased pain by supporting blood flow back towards the heart.
There are a wide variety stocking lengths, features, levels of compression and even specialty devices that can be prescribed by your primary care provider, and fit by our Certified Fitters.
Additionally, there are Over-The-Counter stockings if you want to try and see if compression is right for you, or if you are planning on a long trip where swelling and other complications may exist.
Common conditions that could benefit from Compression Therapy are:
- Chronic swelling in the feet, ankles, knees
- Edema
- Tired, achy legs
- Lymphedema
- Varicose veins
- Post-surgery swelling
- Pregnancy
- Prolonged periods of being seated (Air travel, car travel, train travel)
*If you are unsure whether you should wear compression stockings, we suggest you speak with your physician.
Prescribed Medical Compression requires an appointment with one of our fitters first thing in the morning as close to rising as is feasible. We do appointments from as early as 0800. To request an appointment click here.
Bracing
Stride Orthopaedics offers numerous bracing options for the lower limb to help you stay active and safe. Whether it is for daily use at home or work, athletic pursuits, or treatment of surgical repair of arthritic changes, we have the brace for you!
- Custom Knee Braces for joint instability or unloading
- Off the shelf Knee braces for Patellofemoral, MCL injuries, Osgoode-Schlatters and more
- Ankle Braces from low profile soccer specific braces to post surgical and high stability devices
- Sleeves, pads, cushions and pressure relief devices for your bunions, hammer toes, Achilles bumps and metatarsals.
