Compression socks
are thin, long (usually white) socks that provide low-level pressure to the legs in order to keep blood circulating and prevent clots from forming. They are frequently worn after surgical procedures, and in cases where a person is known to have poor circulation. They might look intimidating due to their size, but putting on compression socks can be accomplished in a few easy steps. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Putting on Compression Socks
1. Make sure you are comfortably and securely seated on a sturdy surface. Put your hand into the compression sock all the way down to the heel cup. Your fingers should be pointed toward the toe end of the sock.
2. Holding on to the heel portion, turn the top part of the compression sock inside out. (Your fingers should still be near the toe of the sock.)
3. Remove your hand from the compression sock. The toe and heel portion of the compression sock should appear to be covered by the inside-out leg.
4. Holding the sock just above the heel, slide your foot all the way in the compression sock. Make sure your heel is positioned solidly in the heel cup.
5. Pull the rest of the compression sock (the portion that was inside-out) up and into position. For knee-high compression socks, your target height is 1 to 2 inches BELOW the bottom of your kneecap. If you have thigh-high compression socks, aim for the bottom of the buttocks, with the change in fabric thickness occurring 1-2 inches below the knee.
6. Smooth out any remaining fabric and make sure that the sock is not twisted.
7. Repeat Steps 1 to 6 for the second leg if necessary.
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