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As we welcome the new year, it may be time to rethink your compression garments. At Hart Medical Equipment, we offer a wide variety of compression garments that have many health benefits. Continue reading to find out what compression garments can do and to see a few of our available options that you could utilize in 2023! 

The Benefits 

• Reduce Soreness

  • Compression garments can help reduce soreness, fatigue, and pain. Compression garments apply gentle pressure to improve blood and oxygen flow.  

• Reduce Swelling

  • Swelling is caused by fluid that is trapped in your tissues. Compression garments utilize pressure to move the fluid and prevent it from becoming trapped and accumulating in one area.  

• Provide Support During Pregnancy

  • For women that are pregnant, compression garments can provide relief and support. With the extra weight on the body, it increases pressure and swelling. Compression garments can prevent swelling, reduce discomfort, and increase blood circulation.  

• Helps Relieve Symptoms of Certain Health Conditions

  • Compression garments are great for relieving symptoms of health conditions that are caused by poor circulation. Some of those conditions include chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), orthostatic hypotension, and many others.   

Available Options at Hart Medical Equipment  

• Therafirm Anti-Embolism Knee High Open Toe Stocking 18 mmHg 

  • These open-toe stockings are great for improving blood flow and preventing swelling in the legs. This option is suitable for individuals who are recovering from surgery or are subjected to bed rest.  

• Preggers Maternity Support Band  

  • This maternity band is supportive and comfortable. It can help provide abdominal support and relieve back pain. This maternity support band is made of stretchy materials so it can be worn throughout many stages of pregnancy and can even be worn after birth for extra support.  

• Therafirm Core-Spun Light Socks - Trendsetter 10-15mmHg 

  • These compression socks are meant to be worn as an everyday sock as they are comfortable and easy to put on. They can improve circulation and prevent light swelling. These socks are made of high-tech CoolMax fibers to keep the socks clean and dry. 

• Therafirm EASE Opaque Mild Men's Thigh High 15-20mmHg 

  • These compression thigh highs are designed with comfortability in mind. They can prevent edema, DVT, and provide leg pain relief. The silicone dot band keeps the stockings in place without being restrictive. These stockings utilize ultra-stretchy yarns to make them easier to put on and more comfortable for everyday wear.  

Compression garments provide many benefits to increase your overall comfort throughout the day and can help provide relief from symptoms of many health conditions. If you are considering rethinking your compression garments this new year, visit our website to see our full selection, or reach out to us if you have any questions.