Prices are fairly moderate, mostly in the under-$15 range. Nurse Mates offer kicky stripes, butterflies, and other colorful patterns on their products, from sporty anklets to trouser socks and knee highs. Not “your mother’s support hose”, these now come in a fun range of colors and patterns as well as a variety of sizes, compression and price ranges.
#Support socks for nurses full#
There are several good brands available of the best compression socks for nurses, both in stores and online:Ĭherokee offers the full range of styles from trouser socks to pantyhose. Stockings or socks should be well-constructed and made to last through many wearings, although they should be washed by hand to preserve their elasticity. As always, it’s a good idea to see a doctor if pain, swelling and other circulation problems develop or persist. Several nurse respondents suggest starting out wearing them as knee-highs and if more compression is needed, progress to thigh-highs. Before buying, be sure to measure legs according to the hosiery manufacturer’s guidelines, best done in the morning before the blood has a chance to pool downward. Anything under the 10 mmHg mark means that the compression socks or stockings probably aren’t doing much good.
The best compression socks gently supports the lower leg where it needs circulation support the most, without being tight and binding.įor most of us, a range between 10 to 20 mmHg gives decent support without sacrificing comfort. Not only am I on my feet much of the day but while traveling between assignments I know too well how easy it is for blood to pool and run the risk of having a dangerous blood clot build up.
Compression socks and hosiery are worth their weight in gold in comfort and safety when taking care of our legs’ circulation.
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