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HELP! I can't put my garments
on!
Tips for Properly Putting on
Compression Garments
Skin should be dry
when putting on the garment.
Rings and other
jewelry can cause snags, so it’s best to remove them before
putting on the garment.
Wearing rubber
gloves to grip to the fabric is helpful.
Do not roll, gather
or bunch the fabric—this will increase the pressure
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The Heel Pocket Out Method:
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instructions, click
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1. Turn stocking inside out (Figure 1).
2. Slide foot in, position tow and heel properly
inside the
garment.
3. Grab the top of the stocking and pull it up
over the
ankle and heel until it
is properly in place (Figure 2). |
Figure 1
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Figure 2
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The Pull-On Method:
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instructions, click
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1. Allow garment to hang on the foot. Hold the stocking
by both sides at the top and pull it onto the foot and
up onto the leg as far as possible (Figure 3).
2. Pick a spot on the leg where you can get hold
of the
stocking on both sides again, and then pull it up
continuing around the heel until you meet resistance
(Figure 4). Once the garment is on
the foot fold the
extra fabric back down onto your leg instead of
letting it bunch or
roll.
3. Grasp stocking at the top and pull out the
fold. Grab
garment from the inside working up the extremity,
until
the top of the garment is reached.
4. Repeat until the heel is in place. |
Figure 3
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Figure 4
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These tips will help
ensure that you get the proper fit for your Compression Garment.
Removing a Garment
Start at the top of
the garment and peel it off, the garment will be inside out.
Never, never, roll down the garment and try to remove all the
fabric at once. |
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