Step-by-step instructions for measuring compression stockings
Accurate and individual measurements by a healthcare professional are essential to ensure adequate compression. Discover tips and tricks for taking measurements to select the products that best suit your patients' needs and body shape.
Steps for accurate measurement
Tips
- Customer in an upright position; measure both legs separately
- Measure directly on the skin whenever possible
- Measure the leg without swelling, in the morning if possible
- Always measure the lengths on the inside of the stretched leg
- Mark the measurement points with a pen
Measurement A–D Stocking
- cB Circumference: Narrowest point above the ankle
- cD Circumference: 2 finger widths below the hollow of the knee
- lD Length: Measured from the floor to the corresponding height of cD
Measurement A–F stocking
Additional measurement of:
- cF circumference: middle of the thigh
- lF length: measured from the floor to the corresponding height of cF
Measurement A–G stocking
Additional measurement of:
- cG circumference: 5 cm below the crotch
- lG length: measured from the floor to the corresponding height of cG
Measurement A–T Stocking
Additional measurement of:
- cT Circumference: Waist; if not visible, measure above the navel
- lG Length: Measured from the floor to the corresponding height of cG
Further reading
How to get compression products
What to do when you start having first signs of a venous disease or after you have been diagnosed? Just follow our three steps to get a compression product that best fits your needs. Most of our medical products require either a medical prescription or a professional fitting at a retailer of your choosing. It is recommended that you see your physician who will give you a prescription for the proper compression socks or stocking for you.
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.
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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