Compression stockings are specialized hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of and guard against further progression of venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb, exerting pressure against the legs, reducing the diameter of distended veins, and causing an increase in venous blood flow velocity and valve effectiveness. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls, and relieves heavy and aching legs.

Unlike traditional dress or athletic stockings and socks, compression stockings use stronger elastics to create significant pressure on the legs, ankles and feet. Compression stockings are tightest at the ankles and gradually become less constrictive towards the knees and thighs. By compressing the surface veins, arteries and muscles, the circulating blood is forced through narrower circulatory channels. As a result, the arterial pressure is increased, which causes more blood to return to the heart and less blood to pool in the feet. Slawner Ortho carries several types of compression socks:

Support Compression: 15-20mmHg

• Cotton decontracte
• Sheer fashion
• Professionnel decontracte
• Diabetique eversoft
• Athletique recuperation
• Merino pein-air
• Support musculaire

Circaid Compression

• 20-30 mmHg
• 30-40 mmHg
• 40-50 mmHg
• 50-60 mmHg

Medical Compression: 20-30mmHg

• Customized measurements according to your morphology: minimum of three measurements
• Recommended and measured by a certified technician
• Prevention and treatment for: varicosity, varicose veins, edema, lymphoedema, tired legs, heavy legs
• Brings blood back to the heart (so a 20-30 graduated compression from the ankle to the calf and thigh

Sports Stockings

• Calf measurement only
• Guaranteed 20-30 calf compression only
• Designed primarily to support the muscles
• Used for the prevention of muscle injuries
• Sold in department stores

Vascular Treatment (Lymphatic)

We work hand in hand with specialists and CLSC to heal your legs and arms.  Our specialty products include:

• Circaid (juxta-fit)
• Compreflex
• Farrow wrap with BSN jobs