Why are medical stockings sold by prescription only?
Because medical compression stockings are designed to provide exact compression, the correct fit is critical. Exact compression means that pressure is distributed in a graduated manner up the leg, maximizing blood flow from the leg veins back to the heart. Only a professional fitter can ensure accurate measurement of your legs and, therefore, the right stockings for your individual needs, and every Mediven retailer is a professional fitter. Medical compression stockings are to be worn only as prescribed by your physician and are not recommended for patients with severe arterial insufficiency.
Because medical compression stockings are designed to provide exact compression, the correct fit is critical. Exact compression means that pressure is distributed in a graduated manner up the leg, maximizing blood flow from the leg veins back to the heart. Only a professional fitter can ensure accurate measurement of your legs and therefore, the right stockings for your individual needs. Every retailer that sells compression stockings should be a professional fitter so be sure to verify this when purchasing your stockings. COMPRESSION STOCKINGS ARE TO BE WORN ONLY AS PRESCRIBED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PATIENTS WITH SEVERE ARTERIAL INSUFFICIENCY.
