Support Hose Compression Levels

What Level of Compression is Right for You?

Mild 8-15mmHg*

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Moderate 15-20mmHg*

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Firm 20-30mmHg*

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Extra Firm 30-40mmHg*

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Those suffering from tired, aching legs
Minor ankle, leg, and foot swelling
Those using support hosiery for the first time

This compression level is still more than twice the support of ordinary department store support stockings.

Minor varicosities
Minor varicosities during pregnancy
Minor ankle, leg, and foot swelling
Post sclerotherapy

This compression level is great for travel socks - for long flights or automobile trips.

Moderate to severe varicosities
Moderate to severe varicosities during pregnancy
Moderate edema
Post sclerotherapy
Helps prevent recurrence of venous ulcerations

Severe varicosities
Severe edema
Chronic venous insufficiency
Orthostatic hypotension
Management and preventing recurrence of venous ulcerations
Post surgical

THIS CHART DOES NOT REPLACE MEDICAL ADVICE FROM YOUR PHYSICIAN

* This list does not include all possible symptoms and conditions. These are general recommendations and are not intended to replace medical advice from a licensed healthcare professional. Please discuss your questions and specific condition with a podiatrist, physician or other licensed healthcare professional, especially if you feel you need compression 20 mmHg and greater.



Healthy Legs® Sigvaris, Medi, and Juzo Retail Fitting Center and support hose super center is located in Portland, Oregon. Our Medi, Sigvaris, and Juzo Certified Fitters are available by phone or e-mail to answer your questions and help you select the correct support hose, support socks, and support stockings. We carry all major brands including Mediven and Medi USA Support Hose, Sigvaris Support Hose, and Juzo Support Hose. Healthy Legs® has the largest online selection of diabetic socks and medical socks for people with sensitive feet due to diabetes, arthritis, and foot pain.

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