Varicose Veins and Swollen Ankle Care

Medical Gradient Compression  Varicose Veins and Swollen Ankle Care

Hosiery: Do I Need Them?

  • I have great legs but my ankles swell by the end of the day!
  • I have big tortuous varicose veins all over my legs!
  • I'm an expectant mom... my legs, ankles and feet hurt and swell!
  • My legs and ankles swell when I fly (in an airplane)
  • I am over 40 and my legs/ankles seem to be swelling!
  • I have a history of deep vein thrombosis
  • I have diabetes. Can compression stockings save my legs?
  • I sit all day at work, and by the end of the day my legs are swollen!
  • I have been told that I need compression stockings!

If you fall into one of the above categories, you may be a candidate for Gradient Compression Hosiery, or Compression Stockings.

Click here for 'A Visual Guide to Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)'

How do you know?...  Varicose Veins and Swollen Ankle Care

  • if your legs, ankles and feet swell
  • your calves ache, and your feet and legs are tired, aching and fatigued
  • you have varicose veins or spider veins
  • you sit or stand for long periods of time
  • over 40 years old
  • have a history of DVT's or blood clots in your legs
  • are diabetic
  • are an expectant mother
  • you want to prevent vein problems
  • have a family history of vein disorders
  • have been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency or lymphoedemasituations requiring enhanced blood flow or compression in the legs (muscle injury, sprains, strains)
  • are receiving cancer treatments
  • are travellers
  • Additionally, many individuals without preceding conditions simply appreciate wearing gradient compression hosiery and love the way it makes their legs feel!

... You might be a candidate.

How can gradient compression stockings help?  Varicose Veins and Swollen Ankle Care

  • Deliver a controlled amount of pressure to the legs
  • Support the venous and lymphatic system and prevent poor circulation
  • Promote better venous blood flow which in turn helps prevent and control vein-related diseases

Most extended health insurance plans cover gradient compression stockings on the prescription of a chiropractor or your doctor, often covering the cost of multiple pairs per year. The price of compression hosiery varies depending on the amount of compression and the type of sock/stocking. Please check your insurance policy details and contact us if you have any questions.

Advanced Healthcare is a distributor of Jobst - Medical Gradient Compression Hosiery. We will measure your legs and provide you with excellent selection and value.

Please email (click here) or call Advanced Healthcare today at (416) 633-3000 to make an appointment with Dr. Pisarek for your evaluation.

Please note: It is always recommended to consult your health care professional, like Dr. Pisarek, to determine the appropriate medical gradient hosiery and compression for your needs.

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