Compression Stockings
What Is Compression Stockings?
Compression stockings are medical-grade graduated compression garments for varicose veins, venous insufficiency, lymphedema, DVT prevention, and travel safety.
If your legs feel heavy, swollen, or achy, properly fitted compression stockings can help improve circulation and reduce discomfort.
Our clinicians in Scarborough and North York professionally measure and fit you in-clinic with multiple brands, compression levels, and styles.
Whether you're near Victoria Park Ave and Ellesmere Rd, or anywhere in the GTA, we offer personalized support for healthier, more comfortable legs.
Is This Right for You?
Compression Stockings is ideal if you're experiencing any of the following:
What to Expect: Your First Visit Through Discharge
Here's what a typical visit to Victoria Park physiotherapy Scarborough clinic looks like, from your first appointment through discharge.
Assessment & Measurement
Your clinician will assess your vascular health and measure your legs at specific anatomical points. They will then determine the appropriate compression level for your condition. (15–20 mmHg to 30–40 mmHg) for your condition.
Selection & Fitting
You are then fitted with the correct size and style, which may include: Knee-high, Thigh-high, Pantyhose. You will be fitted with a color and fabric that suits your lifestyle. We carry multiple brands and styles to find what works best for you.
Education & Donning
Your physiotherapist will teach you: Proper donning and doffing techniques (including donning aids if needed), Daily wear schedules, Care instructions to maximize the lifespan of your stockings. We will ensure you can confidently put on and remove your stockings before leaving.
Follow-Up & Replacement
Compression stockings typically need replacement every 4–6 months as elastic fibers degrade with regular use. We schedule follow-up fittings to ensure ongoing effectiveness and re-measure if your size has changed.
Why Choose Compression Stockings?
Here's what our patients typically experience after getting properly fitted compression stockings:
Better Circulation
Blood flows back to the heart more easily
Reduced Swelling
Less leg swelling and heaviness
DVT Prevention
Lower risk of blood clots during travel or after surgery
Pain Relief
Less achy, tired, or painful legs
Travel Safety
More comfortable and safer during long flights or drives
Improved Mobility
Feel steadier and more comfortable when moving
At Victoria Park Physiotherapy located near Victoria Park & Ellesmere, we offer medical-grade compression stockings that are professionally fitted to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about compression stockings.
Compression stockings are medical-grade elastic garments that apply graduated pressure to the legs—strongest at the ankle and decreasing up the leg—to help blood flow back toward the heart.They are recommended for people with: Varicose veins, Chronic venous insufficiency, Leg swelling (edema), Lymphedema, DVT risk during travel or post-surgery, Pregnant individuals with leg swelling, People who stand or sit for long work shifts. Our compression stockings can address all these conditions effectively.
With proper care (hand washing, air drying), most medical-grade compression stockings last 4–6 months with daily wear. The elastic fibers gradually lose compression effectiveness even if the stockings look fine. We recommend replacing them every 6 months to ensure you're getting the prescribed level of compression. We offer follow-up fittings and can re-measure to confirm your size hasn't changed.
Medical-grade compression stockings are deliberately tight and can be challenging to put on at first, but with the right technique they become manageable. Your physiotherapist will teach you: Proper donning techniques including the 'heel pocket' method, Donning aids such as rubber grip gloves, frame donners, and slippery sleeve aids. We stock donning aids for patients with limited hand strength or mobility, and we ensure you can confidently don and doff your stockings before leaving the clinic.
Compression Stockings near me
If you're dealing with varicose veins, venous insufficiency, leg swelling, lymphedema, DVT risk, pregnancy discomfort, or prolonged standing/sitting at work, compression stockings can help.
We proudly offer Compression stocking service in Scarborough, North York, Ellesmere and Victoria Park Avenue
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
Book your Compression Stockings appointment today and take the first step toward feeling your best.