How to put on and take off compression stockings

Watch the recommended ways for putting on compression socks and stockings. You will also find helpful hints and tips.

Man sitting on a low chair putting on compression socks

Helpful tips for donning & doffing

Donning compression socks doesn’t have to be a daily struggle.  
 
Yes, they’re snug. They’re supposed to be –  that’s what makes them medically useful. But that’s also why it can be difficult to put on compression socks, especially over the heel and ankle. Unfortunately, when people get discouraged, they don’t wear them consistently – and the swelling in their lower legs and ankles tends to get worse rather than better. 
 
The following tips for wearing compression socks can help you adopt smarter habits. Soon, a frustrating task will become a quick and simple part of your daily routine. 

The best hints, tips and accessories to put on and take off compression stockings

Watch our videos on how to put on and take off compression stockings 

Doffing & Donning Videos

 

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DOFF N DONNER 

 

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For more donning information, i.e. how to put on other Sigvaris compression products such as wraps etc., please visit our YouTube channel.

Further reading

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How to get compression products
Learn what to do when you start having first signs of a venous disease or after you have been diagnosed. Learn how to obtain a prescription for compression products and how to get the fitted compression garment.
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How to wash compression products
How to clean compression products
Compression garments of all kinds – from stockings to socks to inelastic wraps – will maintain their effectiveness and attractiveness when they are treated and washed as recommended.
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