Compression stockings are used for various reasons, from athletic performance to medical condition prevention. Continue reading if you believe you could benefit from custom compression socks from MyoDynamic Health.
MyoDynamic Health has certified pedorthists to help you find the right fit for your compression socks. Our Pedorthists are educated in measuring custom fitted compression, deciding what compression sock materials are best suitable for your everyday lifestyle and what medical grade compression would be recommended for you.
MyoDynamic Health has everything you need to find the right custom fit for compression socks. To buy our medical-grade compression socks, we ask that you first book an assessment with us. As our way of giving back, there is no charge for this assessment and no pressure to purchase. Find a location near you in Barrie, Newmarket or Innisfil, ON!
Compression stockings are snug-fitting socks that apply gentle pressure to the legs and ankles. Average compression socks use graduated compression, making them tighter around the ankle with a looser fit up the leg.
The pressure in compression socks assists the blood vessels in your legs to promote blood flow back to the heart. The constant movement of blood reduces the chance of blood pooling in the veins and making a clot. This ability is why compression socks are often used to treat varicose/spider veins, deep vein thrombosis, or other circulation problems.
Athletes can also benefit from compression socks to improve blood flow and oxygen as they train. Compression socks can even help facilitate a quicker post-workout or competition recovery.
While these are the main uses for compression socks, they can be useful for preventative measures or for anyone sitting or standing for long periods.
Where to Buy Compression Socks
You can buy compression socks over the counter online or in many drugstores. A doctor can also prescribe compression stockings.
However, when purchasing compression socks over the counter, you will get generic, mass-produced options that might not fit the way they should. At MyoDynamic Health, we can provide custom fitted medical compression socks to ensure you get the support you need.
Medical-Grade Compression Socks
Medical-grade compression socks can come in several compression levels for adequate pressure. Our custom fitted compression socks offer graduated compression, being the tightest around the ankle (30mmHg) and decreasing intensity up the leg (20mmHg). You can choose from several colors to match your style.
Non-Medical-Grade Compression Socks
The primary difference between medical-grade and over-the-counter options is the compression levels, graduation levels (to bring blood flow back to the heart), and accuracy of a customized fit. MyoDynamic Health can also fit you for non-medical-grade compression sock options, providing pressure from 8-15mmHg to 15-20mmHg.
No, we do not charge you for an assessment at MyoDynamic Health and there is absolutely no obligation to purchase anything.
How do I purchase medical grade compression stockings?
In order to purchase medical grade compression levels (20-30mmHg and up) you must book an assessment. As a way of giving back, here at MyoDynamic Health, we do not charge for the assessment. So there will be no overhead cost when purchasing the medical grade compression stockings. If you do decide to go ahead with the stockings and do have benefits, the vast majority of insurance companies will cover the main sum – if not all of the cost. To find your coverage, simply call your provider and they will inform you what your coverage is.
15-20 mmHg
Slightly more support, offering day-to-day relief from achy, heavy, slightly swollen legs
Extra support on busy, active days, or when traveling
An aid for enhanced circulation, especially in the legs
During pregnancy, they can help prevent varicose and spider veins
20-30 mmHg (Most Common)
The most commonly prescribed compression level by doctors
Used to help a variety of minor to moderate medical conditions
Used to help chronically painful, heavily fatigued legs
Helpful in the treatment of varicose veins
Relief from the swelling associated with mild edema
Used in combination with elective surgical procedures such as sclerotherapy and phlebectomy
Used to help treat orthostatic/postural hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
30-40 mmHg
Relief from moderate and severe edema and lymphedema
Helps prevent and relieve more serious cases of varicose veins
Used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and post thrombotic syndrome
Can help heal active venous stasis ulcers
Used after bone fractures and orthopedic surgeries
Used to treat phlebitis
Used in treating skin changes with healed ulceration
40-50 mmHg
Used as part of the treatment for chronic venous insufficiency
Used for the most severe cases of DVT and post thrombotic syndrome
Used in treating severe skin changes with active ulceration
