Blog How to put on and take off compression Hose

The compression hose is designed to reduce blood pressure in the lower limbs. They are also "compression socks" or "blood pressure hoses". This blog will share our experiences of putting on and taking off compression hoses.

What is a compression hose?

A compression hose is a type of leg bandage that helps reduce blood circulation and increases blood pressure by compressing the veins in the legs and feet. Compression hoses prevent and treat venous insufficiency (varicose veins), treat ulcers, and reduce swelling and pain.

Compression hoses can be confusing and complicated if you have never been instructed to use them correctly! Taking them off properly is critical because you can damage your Socks if done incorrectly. In some cases, they won't be able to be used again! Biomed Footcare is here to help, so don't worry. With our quick tutorial on removing your Compression the right way, you will love wearing them. You'll also get all of the awesome benefits that come with them!

You will find step-by-step instructions on putting on, taking off, and adjusting compression hoses.

Putting on  compression Hose

• Reach into one of the hoses with your hand facing up. Slowly grasp the fabric above the heel.
• Pull your arm out to separate the inside and outside of the hose leg 
• Stretch your finger as far as possible and pull it over your toe.
• Twist the toe and hook it to turn the hose inside out.
• Slowly and smoothly pull the fabric up your calf as you pull it up your thigh, working in a back-and-forth motion.
• The fabric should be loose enough not to restrict your leg and tight enough to hold its shape.
• Keep your heel in place and smooth out wrinkles as they appear in the hose.

If you pull your hoses up while wearing them, you could damage the delicate material. It would be best not to pull up the top of your hose when you took a pair of stockings off and put them back on. Doing so can damage the fabric. Turning your hoses inside out is a good idea to avoid these problems.

Taking off the compression Hose

• To take off the compression hose, first Sit down to remove your hoses.
• The elastic band around the top of your foot should be loose enough that your foot can easily slip through it.
• You can do this by gently pulling the elastic band toward your toes and wiggling your foot back and forth until it pops out.

To avoid a nasty foot injury or worse, keeping your toes out of the way when you put on and take off compression hoses is important. The most effective way to do this is to wear gloves and nail cutters to avoid scratching your feet.

Remove your rings, watch, and anything else you wear that could damage your hoses or keep them from hanging properly.