I have Lymphedema of the lower legs. I also have CVI of the lower legs and severe OA in both knees and both hands. Tell me how your program is going to help me do things alone because right now I can't. Medicare is not paying for weekly compression bandages anymore and I am left alone with this and no further care or help.
Thank you for the videos.. One point of frustration with all garments, therapies etc.. None are ever done with the person that has bad lymphedema and mobility issues. Your techniques are great but no way going to work with a person that cannot flex this way and or a person with medium to severe lymphedema in the leg. I really wish someone would work with patients like me or others to create, wear and put on garments, shoes. socks and self therapies so it is realistic. These people need the most help and are suffering and nothing addresses those issues... Just a suggestion. I couldn't put garments on this way... I have yet to get anything but velcro one's on and they just slide down. No socks fit even advertised as lots of leg stretch lol.. As a therapist maybe find some of your more severe clients and try this so we can find a way to help them too
Agreed. I don’t have the things you mentioned, but I have severe osteoporosis and disc herniations. I’ve not reached my feet in years, because unfortunately I lost all my flexibility with my issues. I tried to put on a compression sock yesterday for my ankle. Used a sock donner. Just the pushing in to it was enough to slip a disc. 😢
Ahhh you saved my life!! I was going through absolute hell with my compression socks to the point i didn't even want to bother with them even though I really needed them. Your tips have been a godsend. Simple, clear and effective 🥰 Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Good method displayed by a fit and trim person with no physical disabilities ( I'm guessing most people who wear compression socks can't touch their toes)
Your video clarified what I needed to know for putting on the stocking. I almost did it intuitively, but your remarks helped me where I was going wrong. As an ex-gymnast, I was using way more muscle than was needed.
Very helpful tips, I tried the first tip on my patient and it was successful she even said Wow!. It makes it easy for me as well as for her without being discomfort. We thank you!. 👏🏽👏🏽🤗🙌🏽🙏🏽
You absolutely made my day! It was so easy. I haven’t been wearing them because it’s been so hard to put them on but my legs have gotten so swollen lately that I thought I really needed to. So I pulled up RUclips and waded through a lot of videos that tried to sell me something to make it easy until I finally found yours and I’m so glad I did because you did make it so easy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Oh my gosh I am SO glad I found your video. I've been suffering edema for 16 years and in 2015 I was prescribed compression socks but I couldn't put them on without crying out in pain. I was rolling them on much like a normal sock since I had no other clue on how to do so. Finally today I checked and TADA! Found you and it made SO MUCH SENSE. I'm finally able to wear them! (wearing them atm!) Thank you!
Had a nasty fall, nasty surgery to shore up my ankle and shin bones and got DVT afterwards So leg all swollen up. Bought compression thigh high socks yesterday and tried to don it this morning and it reduced me to tears (the lower part of the leg still painful and has reduced mobility due to the surgery) as it would have given my husband a very needed time off to go to our cottage. Went on YT - it was way too hard and i noticed on websites selling compression products that they have also "donning" aids - why would they even have those if it was as easy as putting regular socks on?!? - and found YOU. Cannot thank you enough for helping a novice in all things lymphedema! you are a godsend
I am recovering slowly over last month from ICU admission, and have terrible swelling from high dose Prednisone that ended up making me into what I call “Stay-Puff”. Doctors and physical therapists, nurses all said elevate legs up above heart as much as possible, which helps a lot, and get the compression stockings. I was given detailed instructions, ordered the stockings, and I am wearing them today for the first time! I may have to do this for quite a while based on how long my current taper schedule is scheduled, but…the compression stockings went on easily following this video. No problem! And I can already tell, 10 minutes later…this is going to do a tremendous job helping me recover. My hope is decreased swelling, decreased bruising due to venous insufficiency, and no wound development. Thank you for posting this video. It took one of my concerns away. I thought it would be far more uncomfortable and painful to put these on. This made it easy.
This is terrific info! Had to first wear compression stockings for a while in 2008. Need them again now. No one has every showed me how to don them! Most important for me is the tip about 'the more wrinkled, the tighter they are.' Even though I have and use some of the tools you show, I've been making the mistake of letting them get bunched up. Thank you so much!
Young lady your video made my life much, much easier. I struggled every morning putting compression socks on. Since watching it don't have to rest and catch my breath anymore. It's really easy. Thank you !
I so appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I've not been wearing my c socks much because they are a pain to get on. I've been manhandling the socks instead of grabbing the heel and pulling through. Now I've seen the light!! You are a blessing..
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, Kelly! I needed something to help me put on compression socks for a 7+ hour flight, and packing a solid product was out of the question! The first time I tried the Easy Glide, I got a sock on in less than 5 minutes! So simple & easy and lightweight and packable! Thank you for this great helpful video, I’m so glad I found it! signed, Off to France tomorrow!
Very good video. I have compression stockings and the plastic sleeve for putting them on. However the sleeve needs some configuring, and that's not shown in the video. My sleeve is the magnide on/off, similar to the one you used. Configuring is important. One time I was trying to don a stocking and I left the little white piece at the toe over the toe. Donning was impossible, and I had to start all over again. Lining up the magnets is critical - both the ones that close the sleeve (5), and the one that attaches the draw string to the sleeve itself. Also that white piece has a magnet, but I have trouble mating it. Regardless, the video was very informative, and gave me more confidence with my stockings. Thanks.
Oh my goodness! Thank you for making such an informative and easy to understand video. You provided so many tools and options at the end of the video - none of which I had ever seen before. I've been wanting to purchase compression stockings for my varicose veins, but kept putting it off because i thought it would add too much time to my dressing routine in the morning. After watching your video, I think I could do this quickly. When I am ready to purchase, I will click through your links. Thank you again!
Absolutely wonderful how you presented this. This will help me so much. I was having so much trouble getting them on and I'm so anxious to try your methods. Thank you again for also showing the different type of tools we could buy to help us. You explained it and demonstrated it very well. ❤
Absolutely informative and well done! Didn't know there were so many easier ways to get compressions socks on. I love your common sense approach and explanations . Thank you for making this video!
It's a shame you didn't give a practical demonstration using the last tool which had "ropes" to help those lymphedema sufferers who are elderly and cannot bend their upper body down and forward while sitting down.
Can you make a video with someone who has severe swelling and have them put it on? Also a video for plus size and what to do if the elastic top won't stay in place
Unfortunately all these ideas only work if you are limber enough to reach your feet and lower legs. I have severe osteoporosis and disc herniations, so I’ve not been able to reach my feet in years. Such a bummer, because my doctor says I really need to be wearing stockings to help with varicose veins.
I realise I'm a bit late to the party here but this video was fantastic! It really helped clear up some things and the different donning aids were super helpful to hear about. Would you have any suggestions for the best donning aids for full waist high compression tights as the two legs at once thing makes me think it would be a little tricky to find something.
I had both hips replaced and now have to wear them but tried a regular sock installer and can't get on. Saw a installer called Steve's but they never answer their phone
Are there a Knee high toeless Compression Sock that is Latex free? I am allergic to Latex. I will use your link to order these. I will order two pairs. Thank you for all the help your giving to me and everyone else here.
@Cancer Rehab PT can you tell us what to look for if we have too tight of stockings? You're stockings look so much easier to put on than mine! My measurements are good, but I'm sure it's because my measurements are covered within two size options. But my current size is a struggle to get my hand past the ankle area to grab the heel pocket! I also have the short versions of both knee and thigh highs and even when trying not to pull too much material my stockings always have extra material at the top, making them sit higher than they should. I feel like it's a result of them being too tight and requiring too much pulling to get them up that the material gets stretched at the top and doesn't have enough "give" to redistribute with or without gloves. And advice on what to look for in too tight or too loose stockings... Even when your measurements could be correct?
You might get a great deal from Temu but everything is so cheap it is hard to believe. They are trying to entice you with the cheap prices but they actually make their money selling your credit card info to scummy businesses. Beware!
Do I leave it on over night I have ankle injuries continually so foot tends to stay .puffy and purple have pollon ankle sock but no power to put on or pull off. Care worker's not always available
At 83, overweight, I have "elephant legs and feet", very swollen with edema from heart failure/poor circulation. The c-socks that I have seem way too small. Can I select some larger socks to start with and later graduate to smaller ones?
Nothing will work for everyone, but here is how I do it. I reach in down to the heel cup, and then I fold the long part above the heel down in half. It's now only 2 layers thick and is a fairly normal-sized sock. I then grip it at the fold and pull the sock over my foot until the toes and heel are in place and finally, grabbing the top of the sock (which is down at my ankle) from both sides, simply pulling the sock all the way up.
purchased TED stockings for the wife, purchased on amazon and other online sites, no problems; UNTIL we ordered from compressionsales total scam no returns even with complete sealed original packaging. their products lasted for two wears and they failed!
Can you please ask this physical therapist that is in this video to do a video with disposable nitrile examination gloves in the size of size small as a video
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I have Lymphedema of the lower legs.
I also have CVI of the lower legs and severe OA in both knees and both hands.
Tell me how your program is going to help me do things alone because right now I can't. Medicare is not paying for weekly compression bandages anymore and I am left alone with this and no further care or help.
Thank you for the videos.. One point of frustration with all garments, therapies etc.. None are ever done with the person that has bad lymphedema and mobility issues. Your techniques are great but no way going to work with a person that cannot flex this way and or a person with medium to severe lymphedema in the leg. I really wish someone would work with patients like me or others to create, wear and put on garments, shoes. socks and self therapies so it is realistic. These people need the most help and are suffering and nothing addresses those issues... Just a suggestion. I couldn't put garments on this way... I have yet to get anything but velcro one's on and they just slide down. No socks fit even advertised as lots of leg stretch lol.. As a therapist maybe find some of your more severe clients and try this so we can find a way to help them too
Absolutely agree with you 100%
Agreed. I don’t have the things you mentioned, but I have severe osteoporosis and disc herniations. I’ve not reached my feet in years, because unfortunately I lost all my flexibility with my issues. I tried to put on a compression sock yesterday for my ankle. Used a sock donner. Just the pushing in to it was enough to slip a disc. 😢
Thank you very much 😊❤️🙏
Ahhh you saved my life!! I was going through absolute hell with my compression socks to the point i didn't even want to bother with them even though I really needed them. Your tips have been a godsend. Simple, clear and effective 🥰 Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽
This is all well and good for skinny legs. We use the same technique but my mom has giant swollen feet and calves. It's a mighty struggle.
Good method displayed by a fit and trim person with no physical disabilities ( I'm guessing most people who wear compression socks can't touch their toes)
My thought exactly.
Or badly swollen feet!
Yes a slim woman totally flexible with no idea the limitations of those obese and cannot reach their feet like demonstrated
Your video clarified what I needed to know for putting on the stocking. I almost did it intuitively, but your remarks helped me where I was going wrong. As an ex-gymnast, I was using way more muscle than was needed.
Very helpful tips, I tried the first tip on my patient and it was successful she even said Wow!. It makes it easy for me as well as for her without being discomfort. We thank you!. 👏🏽👏🏽🤗🙌🏽🙏🏽
You absolutely made my day! It was so easy. I haven’t been wearing them because it’s been so hard to put them on but my legs have gotten so swollen lately that I thought I really needed to. So I pulled up RUclips and waded through a lot of videos that tried to sell me something to make it easy until I finally found yours and I’m so glad I did because you did make it so easy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
A real life saver for me as I help my husband after bypass surgery. Thank you!
Oh my gosh I am SO glad I found your video. I've been suffering edema for 16 years and in 2015 I was prescribed compression socks but I couldn't put them on without crying out in pain. I was rolling them on much like a normal sock since I had no other clue on how to do so. Finally today I checked and TADA! Found you and it made SO MUCH SENSE. I'm finally able to wear them! (wearing them atm!) Thank you!
Had a nasty fall, nasty surgery to shore up my ankle and shin bones and got DVT afterwards So leg all swollen up. Bought compression thigh high socks yesterday and tried to don it this morning and it reduced me to tears (the lower part of the leg still painful and has reduced mobility due to the surgery) as it would have given my husband a very needed time off to go to our cottage. Went on YT - it was way too hard and i noticed on websites selling compression products that they have also "donning" aids - why would they even have those if it was as easy as putting regular socks on?!? - and found YOU. Cannot thank you enough for helping a novice in all things lymphedema! you are a godsend
Hope all is well.
I am recovering slowly over last month from ICU admission, and have terrible swelling from high dose Prednisone that ended up making me into what I call “Stay-Puff”. Doctors and physical therapists, nurses all said elevate legs up above heart as much as possible, which helps a lot, and get the compression stockings. I was given detailed instructions, ordered the stockings, and I am wearing them today for the first time! I may have to do this for quite a while based on how long my current taper schedule is scheduled, but…the compression stockings went on easily following this video. No problem! And I can already tell, 10 minutes later…this is going to do a tremendous job helping me recover. My hope is decreased swelling, decreased bruising due to venous insufficiency, and no wound development.
Thank you for posting this video. It took one of my concerns away. I thought it would be far more uncomfortable and painful to put these on. This made it easy.
This is terrific info! Had to first wear compression stockings for a while in 2008. Need them again now. No one has every showed me how to don them! Most important for me is the tip about 'the more wrinkled, the tighter they are.' Even though I have and use some of the tools you show, I've been making the mistake of letting them get bunched up.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for doing this very informative video.
Young lady your video made my life much, much easier. I struggled every morning putting compression socks on. Since watching it don't have to rest and catch my breath anymore. It's really easy. Thank you !
Thank you so much. I was layering far too much and had exactly the problems you mentioned.
Thank you so much - I’m pregnant and this method really helped
Seems so simple and obvious. Why didn't I think of this? Thanks for showing showing us how to do it correctly.
Absolutely! You’re welcome 🙂
I so appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I've not been wearing my c socks much because they are a pain to get on. I've been manhandling the socks instead of grabbing the heel and pulling through. Now I've seen the light!! You are a blessing..
Why some of these socks have open toes? What is the purpose of??
I would very much like to know, please. Thanks
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, Kelly! I needed something to help me put on compression socks for a 7+ hour flight, and packing a solid product was out of the question! The first time I tried the Easy Glide, I got a sock on in less than 5 minutes! So simple & easy and lightweight and packable! Thank you for this great helpful video, I’m so glad I found it! signed, Off to France tomorrow!
Thank you SO much for your generosity and support. I’m incredibly happy you found something that works well for you. Have an AMAZING trip!!
Very good video. I have compression stockings and the plastic sleeve for putting them on. However the sleeve needs some configuring, and that's not shown in the video. My sleeve is the magnide on/off, similar to the one you used.
Configuring is important. One time I was trying to don a stocking and I left the little white piece at the toe over the toe. Donning was impossible, and I had to start all over again. Lining up the magnets is critical - both the ones that close the sleeve (5), and the one that attaches the draw string to the sleeve itself. Also that white piece has a magnet, but I have trouble mating it.
Regardless, the video was very informative, and gave me more confidence with my stockings. Thanks.
As always, informative, comprehensive, crystal-clear. Great job. Thank you for the video!
I’m so happy to hear this! You’re so welcome
Excellently shown, simple and direct. Thank you
I’m so happy it was helpful for you 🙂
Oh my goodness! Thank you for making such an informative and easy to understand video. You provided so many tools and options at the end of the video - none of which I had ever seen before. I've been wanting to purchase compression stockings for my varicose veins, but kept putting it off because i thought it would add too much time to my dressing routine in the morning. After watching your video, I think I could do this quickly. When I am ready to purchase, I will click through your links. Thank you again!
Absolutely wonderful how you presented this. This will help me so much. I was having so much trouble getting them on and I'm so anxious to try your methods. Thank you again for also showing the different type of tools we could buy to help us.
You explained it and demonstrated it very well. ❤
I'm so happy you found it helpful! Thank you for the kind words 🙂
Thank you for the wonderful ideas. I’m waiting for my stockings to arrive, so I’ll use your ideas as needed.
Thank you! Great demonstration and explanation. Works well for me. It takes a little practice and then it will become easier.
Thank you. This technique worked wonderfully (for me).
Very helpful! Thank you! Those devices kind of intimidated me, but no more.
An incredibly comprehensive video.
I have just twitted out the link using "SHARE" button
You make it appear easy. My leg is three times the size of yours and trust me its not easy.
Amazing. Well-explained and demonstrated techniques. Great job and thank you!!
I live in Cape Town South Africa so have managed to get some thank you for you help.
Sprained my wrist the other night helping the wife. This was very helpful!
i am definitely going to use that technique folding to the heal & toe so not so much material great idea..
This was the video that helped the most. Thank yoou
Thank you for your video. It helped my husband.
Thank you sooo much. I used to struggle like an idiot. Now I get my socks on less than two minutes.
Really good saved me a lot of pain and effort thanks
Absolutely informative and well done! Didn't know there were so many easier ways to get compressions socks on. I love your common sense approach and explanations . Thank you for making this video!
You’re so welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful
I have learned a lot from your Educational Videos. Thank you.
I’m so glad to hear! You’re so welcome
Thank you so much. It was so easy doing it that way. Happy customer in Memphis Tennessee.
Excellent tutorial!!
Thanks! you covered options others don't and explained very well.
It's a shame you didn't give a practical demonstration using the last tool which had "ropes" to help those lymphedema sufferers who are elderly and cannot bend their upper body down and forward while sitting down.
This was actually really helpful. Thank you!
Thanks. Your method worked perfectly.
Can you make a video with someone who has severe swelling and have them put it on? Also a video for plus size and what to do if the elastic top won't stay in place
YES!
I have hurt my lat muscles repeatedly putting these darn things on. Will try this tomorrow AM.
Thank you for this extremely helpful explanation and demonstration of various alternative ways to get on (and off) compression socks/stockings!
Such a comforting asmr voice xxx
Great info! Can't wait to try your methods. Thanks!
Thank you so much for doing this very informative video.
I'm sorry but this doesn't work either. Can you come to my house every morning and evening and help me with these compression socks?
Afterwards perhaps you could drop in and help me with mine I live in Devon
Great job! Thank you very much!
Excelente video. Siempre me ayuda con la enfermedad
Unfortunately all these ideas only work if you are limber enough to reach your feet and lower legs. I have severe osteoporosis and disc herniations, so I’ve not been able to reach my feet in years. Such a bummer, because my doctor says I really need to be wearing stockings to help with varicose veins.
This instruction video is a gift. I didn't see link for velcro sleeves. Can you help me withi location?
I do all of this already, if my legs are already swollen it’s almost impossible to put them on with any type of grace.
Watch ur salt in take and make sure you wear them daily for best results!!! 5:09
I lay my compression socks by my bed and put them on before I get out of bed. Much easier than after I’ve been up.
I realise I'm a bit late to the party here but this video was fantastic! It really helped clear up some things and the different donning aids were super helpful to hear about. Would you have any suggestions for the best donning aids for full waist high compression tights as the two legs at once thing makes me think it would be a little tricky to find something.
how many hours should i wear a full legged 20-30mmHg stocking please? great video
Thanks for sharing!
Very helpful video. Thank you.
There are special gloves for compression stockings that help somewhat
Well I think it works great! 😊
I had both hips replaced and now have to wear them but tried a regular sock installer and can't get on. Saw a installer called Steve's but they never answer their phone
Are they supposed to be under or over your knees? Thank you!
Thanks!
Wow, thank you so much for your generosity and support. It means a lot and I greatly appreciate it 😊
What if you can reach your foot because of age ?
Thank you so much. I got it! Share the knowledge.😊
Hello! What do you like about the Sigvaris wraps versus the Circaid wraps? Thanks
Really useful video, but how on earth do you get the open toe ones on... So difficult to do.... Thanks
Thank You!!!
Are these ok for air travel ?an where can I purchase these?
The problem is my legs are really big and I can neither reach my feet well enough or the sock aids are too small for my very large calves.
Nice helpful video ...thx
Do you have a video on thigh-high?
Thank you for your video
Are there a Knee high toeless Compression Sock that is Latex free? I am allergic to Latex. I will use your link to order these. I will order two pairs. Thank you for all the help your giving to me and everyone else here.
Thank you!!
Or alternatively you can buy an easi slide from the Internet, so much easier than these methods
My legs itch after wearings my stockings
Maby i am allergic to the spender
I need an answer for this
Any other compression knee highs to purchase?
My face is swellen after chemotherapy its been 5 months but my face still moon like.
I am on armidex for 7 years after completing treatment.
@Cancer Rehab PT can you tell us what to look for if we have too tight of stockings? You're stockings look so much easier to put on than mine! My measurements are good, but I'm sure it's because my measurements are covered within two size options. But my current size is a struggle to get my hand past the ankle area to grab the heel pocket! I also have the short versions of both knee and thigh highs and even when trying not to pull too much material my stockings always have extra material at the top, making them sit higher than they should. I feel like it's a result of them being too tight and requiring too much pulling to get them up that the material gets stretched at the top and doesn't have enough "give" to redistribute with or without gloves. And advice on what to look for in too tight or too loose stockings... Even when your measurements could be correct?
Thank you so much mam
please can you tell me what is the cost of compression socks and where is it available
Temu has good prices
You might get a great deal from Temu but everything is so cheap it is hard to believe. They are trying to entice you with the cheap prices but they actually make their money selling your credit card info to scummy businesses. Beware!
How to get off. Howling to leave on I h a ve foot injury wearing a kleenex compression
I guess she is assuming that people with Lymphadema
Can bend their knee that high to their chest to get the sock on that easy.
Do I leave it on over night I have ankle injuries continually so foot tends to stay .puffy and purple have pollon ankle sock but no power to put on or pull off. Care worker's not always available
No, you remove them before bedtime.
Good technique but easier for you since you are slim.
At 83, overweight, I have "elephant legs and feet", very swollen with edema from heart failure/poor circulation. The c-socks that I have seem way too small. Can I select some larger socks to start with and later graduate to smaller ones?
can compression be worn to bed?
No, they should be removed at bedtime
if a stocking continues to tourniquet is it possible it is the cause of the stocking? Specifically speaking of Truform Stockings.
Could it be because heal is not properly positioned?
Some of the links above no longer work.
I appreciate you letting me know! I tried to go through and update them. This happens when things go out of stock or the websites change :) thank you!
Nothing will work for everyone, but here is how I do it. I reach in down to the heel cup, and then I fold the long part above the heel down in half. It's now only 2 layers thick and is a fairly normal-sized sock. I then grip it at the fold and pull the sock over my foot until the toes and heel are in place and finally, grabbing the top of the sock (which is down at my ankle) from both sides, simply pulling the sock all the way up.
purchased TED stockings for the wife, purchased on amazon and other online sites, no problems; UNTIL we ordered from compressionsales total scam no returns even with complete sealed original packaging. their products lasted for two wears and they failed!
Where can on purchase these stockings?
I found several at T J Maxx
Medical supply stores- Sometimes local drug stores-
Discount Surgical, (very good prices and selection)Ames Walker
Pulling them inside out makes it HARDER to put on.
Especially when you have wide feet
Can you please ask this physical therapist that is in this video to do a video with disposable nitrile examination gloves in the size of size small as a video
How much