Compression stockings at HealthMax clinic in Oakville are highly recommended by our healthcare professionals to improve the flow of blood and to prevent swelling. Compression stockings are specially designed to help manage any pain or soreness within the legs and helps to recover edema, tiredness, achy legs and moderate to severe varicose veins. Highly professional HealthMax staff will select and fit compression stockings according to your need and the size that you require.

Compression stockings are elastic garments that are worn around the leg to help compress the limbs. This process helps prevent and control many conditions, and enhances the functionality of the legs. By compressing the problematic parts of the body, blood circulation is improved, which prevents the buildup of fluids in legs and arms.

If you previously had a blood clot located within legs or is currently facing problems with swelling and leg pain, wearing compression stockings improves your health condition and prevents possible complications. For additional information, please contact your healthcare provider or HealthMax clinic to see if compression stockings are the treatment that you need. *Caution: If you do experience any poor blood flow in your leg arteries (different from your leg veins) compression stockings may not be the right choice for you. Connect to your health care providers before purchasing compression stockings.

Compression stockings are specifically designed to avoid adverse conditions from reoccurring and decrease the risk of deterioration of your bodily functions. These conditions can include thrombosis, phlebitis and edema.

• HealthMax is able to offer the highest quality of compression stockings for our clients.
• Our professionals at HealthMax ensure that patients understand the process of treatment and tools being used during the procedure.
• HealthMax staff are also here to provide any assistance with information regarding compression stockings and your extended health benefits.

To encourage prevention and/or provide treatment for conditions, such as thrombosis, phlebitis and edema, compression stockings are considered as a helpful disease management tool. The tightness within compression stockings varies depending on individuals and is measured in milli-meters of mercury (mm Hg). At HealthMax our health care providers indicate the tightness measure on your prescription for your convenience. If the assigned prescription is too high of a compression strength, you are able to connect with us again to receive a lower strength.

Compression stockings are available of various lengths including:

• Knee-high
• Full length
• Thigh-high.

Compression stockings are available in various fashionable fabrics and patterns for those clients that are interested. Patients who had a blood clot above the knee are encourage to purchase knee-high stockings. In addition, knee-high stockings are more comfortable and easier to put on as opposed to longer styles.