Thread: Medical Compression Sleeves & Socks.

Hey Guys,

Most know that recently I had a knee replacement. I'm doing good & have a great physical therapist.
She has been on me about getting a compression stocking/sleeve for my leg to help with the swelling she see's. I have been putting it off thinking that it is more a confidence thing.

Yesterday was a meeting with my surgeon. He said get more range out of the leg or I will put you back on the table, back under & bend it himself. So I told my therapist & I went to a medical store to look at compression sleeve to help with the swelling & circulation.

The salesman showed me a stocking that looked like something my grandmother would wear. I said h*ll no, I'd rather go back to the table.

I then went to Dick's Sporting Goods & looked at the sports compression sleeves that they had. I chose the ones below. I wore them around the house for 5 hours. The first hour there was not much to notice, but as time went by the compression sleeve made a big difference. I felt better in my leg, it had noticeably more range of motion. There was no discomfort in these sleeves & I did not sweat in them.

These are stock photos from the internet.
I will be using them everyday now.

Just thought I'd tell you,,,,,,,,,,,

Are these the "Copper" type ???

I was prisoner in the pharmacy the other day, A complete section on socks for those with diabetes was there. are we talking about the same thing?

Compression socks are designed to have certain degrees of compression. Some you need a prescription for and most you don't. Much of what they sell as general stuff are worthless.

The important thing is to have your practitioner tell you exactly what you need and get something that applies the force you need.

Hey John

Glad your doing good post op and the compression sleeves are helping with your range of motion.
They look kinda cool too.

Mark

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Are these the "Copper" type ???

No, they tried to sell me some in WaMart & I wont wear anything that Brett Favre endorses. Just a personal thing with me.

The salesman at Dick's said that most of the local athletes are wearing what I bought & not Copper Fit brand.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I was prisoner in the pharmacy the other day, A complete section on socks for those with diabetes was there. are we talking about the same thing?

I don't know Tom, I'm not familiar with the complications of diabetes, even though my mother had it severely.

Definitely not "grandma" socks. I'm glad your recovery is going well.

I've seen distance runners wear compression socks during and after races. The socks are supposed to reduce muscle damage and inflammation.

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Hang in there John, I've heard the rehab on knee replacement can be tough. Do what the sawbones tells you and stay with it.