Mild Compression (8-15 mmHg) 
Recommended for the relief of tired, aching legs.  Mild compression can also help reduce minor swelling in the ankle and legs and to alleviate pain associated with very mild varicose veins. 


Moderate Compression (15-20 mmHg)
Recommended for the relief of a variety of symptoms including:

• Mild to moderate leg swelling
• Tired, aching legs and mild leg pain
• Superficial or early varicose veins
• Post-operative for less severe procedures
• Helps to reduce the risk of circulatory problems such as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in normal-risk patients, especially during periods of long travel 

• Moderate swelling or edema
• Mild to moderate leg pain
• Medium severity varicose veins
• Post-surgery, including vein stripping, schlerotherapy, and EVLT per a doctor's recommendation
• Reduces the risk of circulatory problems such as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) especially during periods of long travel 
• Prevention of reoccurrence of venous ulcerations in the leg

• Severe swelling or edema 
• More severe varicose veins
• Prevention of reoccurrence of venous ulcerations in the leg
• Chronic venous insufficiency 
• Distended, tortuous veins of the legs associated with pregnancy 
• Hypotension
• Post deep vein thrombosis (DVT) 
• Post-surgery, including vein stripping, schlerotherapy, and EVLT per a doctor's recommendation
• Phlebitis and venous insufficiency 
• Relief of chronic leg fatigue and heaviness

Contra-indications

• People with diabetes, unless under medical supervision
• Significant arterial disease (ischaemia) according to vascular assessment
• Congestive cardiac failure, as compression can lead to cardiac overload
• Known sensitivity to the fabric of the stocking