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Compression Therapy

Medical knit compression garments utilize tapered, graduated pressure to move fluid away from the extremities and toward the heart. By being tightest at the ankle and decreasing in pressure up the leg, these garments significantly improve circulation and control swelling. They are available in a wide variety of lengths and sizes to ensure a precise, professional fit tailored to your specific anatomy. Beyond managing medical conditions, they are highly effective for traveling, standing or sitting all day long, during pregnancy, and helps improve exercise recovery. There are also many styles and materials out there to suite almost everyone's preferences.

They aren't just for your grandma with varicose veins... Although they are great for her!

WHO ARE THEY FOR

Compression socks for standing

Standing All Day At Work

Jobs that require you to stand in the same spot for hours causes your venous system to fight against gravity all day long. Tapered compression helps to promote the flow of blood back to the heart.

Compression socks for flying

Traveling

High altitude, pressurized cabins, and long days in a vehicle can cause fluid to pool in your feet and ankles especially when its hard to get up and move. Compression can help control swelling while traveling.

Compression socks while at work

Sitting All Day At Work

Sitting all day prevents the calf pump from activating, which effectively helps blood move up into the body. A knee high compression sock can be a great option for those who have more sedentary jobs.

Compression socks for my spider veins

Spider + Varicose Veins

This is usually the first signs of venous insufficiency, when your veins become visible or raised from your skin. This occurs because the small valves inside the veins that help push fluid up are not as functional as they use to be.

Lymphedema

Restless Legs

Compression after a workout

After Exercise

Wearing knee high compression right after an exercise can help limit fatigue and soreness as it helps to move fluid and lactic acid out of the bulk muscles. 

Lypodema

Venous Insufficiency

Compression socks good for swelling

Edema / Swelling

When fluid gets stuck usually around the foot, ankle and lower leg swelling can occur. Compression socks help limit swelling by compressing the foot and leg, creating a "wall" of support around the leg to allow the fluid to travel up, rather than out. 

Pitting Edema

Comfort

LEVELS AND TYPES OF COMPRESSION

20-30 compression socks

20-30 mmHg, 30-40mmHg, 40-50mmHg

DAILY KNEE HIGH

Knee-high compression is the gold standard for managing lower-leg health and are available in extensive off-the-shelf sizing.  We want to measure your legs to ensure the socks delivers graduated compression to effectively move fluid, optimizing vascular return, and to "too tight" areas. Offered in a wide array of colors and materials, including breathable cotton blends, moisture-wicking active socks, and sheer/ dressy aesthetic options. If a prescription from a doctor is provided, most insurance companies have some compression sock coverage!

Over The Counter: ACTIVE

MIDCUT - KNEE HIGH

A true over the counter option with a lower compression level and an easier to wear mid cut option for those without underlying conditions but want a nice comfortable compression sock. These tend to be more for athletics, using materials that are breathable and options to have cushioned foot beds for added comfort. These also come in many color options for those who want to add some extra flash to their outfit!

Active compression socks
Getting measured for compression socks

Flat knit 20-60 mmHg

TRUELY CUSTOM

By using a different compression weave entirely, true custom compression garments hold their shape extremely well without feeling too tight. We take lots of measurements to ensure all the nooks and crannies are captured to allow for the best fit possible. We are able to create custom compression for almost everywhere on the body, with the most common places being the legs, pantyhose/ shorts, arms and hands. These are used for those with more severe swelling conditions like lymphedema and pitting edema, or who's leg shape is harder to fit into a size garment.

20-30 mmHg, 30-40mmHg, 40-50mmHg

COMPRESSION HIGHER UP

Medical knit compression doesn't just stop below the knee. For the lower body we are able to measure for thigh high and pantyhose options which can be great for varicose and spider veins on the thighs, swelling in the knees and much more. We are also able to bring compression to the upper body, focusing on gloves, gauntlets, arm sleeves depending on where your needing it. These come in a few different colors, materials, and compression levels!

Long compression, arm sleeves, compression gloves
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Locations

All locations are by appointment only

Crux Laboratory

3511 62 Ave SE

Calgary, AB T2C 1P5

HiTech Performance Bracing

2451 Dieppe Ave SW

Building 81

Calgary, AB, T3E 7K1

Contact Info

Phone

403-849-7131

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