How to Put on Compression Socks

How to put on compression socks using 2 options. One will demonstrate a common piece of medical equipment and the other is an option for those without access to the medical equipment.
Both of these strategies will improve the ease of applying compression socks to yourself or if you are applying compression socks to some one else as a caregiver.
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[@cynthiashlosser-hogan3628]

I used the shopping bag trick for footie socks! I am 4 weeks past hip surgery so could raise my leg enough. Game changer for sure!! Thank you.

[@desktopkitty]

The bag trick is brilliant. And so simple.

[@skohaya]

Thanks for your great teachings. I learn so much. My Dad made it to 90. Your videos help us care for both parents and keep them around. Mom is almost 89. Blessings!

[@EquipMeOT]

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[@Victoria-nx6rr]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills -they provide a way for people to remain independent and keep their self sufficient dignity in the most basic things that we take for granted. Great job. Thank you so much❤😊😊😊😊

[@Sternschnuppen85]

Great option with the bag too!!

[@emanzoill]

Great video. Really liked the creative shopping bag approach. Perfect for traveling. Clever and brilliant! Thank you!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@randyfox5317]

I just bought my first pair of compression socks (poor leg circulation) and I had a HECK of a time putting them on the first time. Credit to my wife for thinking about the possibility of a KZbin video instruction for this and credit to you for showing me a couple of great methods for making this chore a little easier! I will be trying it tomorrow morning. Thank you so much!

[@EquipMeOT]

Awesome! I hope one of these options works for you!

[@randyfox5317]

@@EquipMeOT I used the turning the sock inside out (up to the heel) method this morning. It was at least 50-75% easier. Thanks!!

[@EquipMeOT]

Sounds like you’re on the right track!

[@Carol-mh9ok]

I was taught using playtex gloves, (the kind for washing dishes) is a great help putting on compression stockings. Along with these aids should work,really slick. The bag aid also,really looks great

[@brendabowman4661]

thank you so much,this makes my life so much easier than rolling all over the bed with people wondering what you are doing.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re so welcome! Glad to make life a bit easier!

[@parinasohani1650]

Great idea, wonderful and brilliant, thanks.

[@minicooperusaf4624]

This works for the leg sock as well, thank you!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@AnimalParadiseCommunication]

Thank you for all of your helpful videos. I have a question about how to take off the compression socks. I’m going have a hip replacement in 3 weeks. I have not been able to Put on or take off my light compression socks 🧦 for months. I did try several different sock helpers but none worked with my knee length socks. I am going to get the one you Demo’d but would love to know how to get them off when I am not able to cross my leg? Thanks. 😻

[@scottporcella827]

lol.......the bag trick. AWESOME !!

[@amynoel7060]

I have not had to use compression socks on a patient in many years.. and then this morning happened... 10 minutes and lots of sweat later, I finally got those suckers on the patient. In fun, he was heckling me the whole time. Now, equipped with this wonderful knowledge you have imparted to me, let's see what he has to say tomorrow. 😆😆

[@EquipMeOT]

Good luck!! 😉

[@user-xw9op3rv4b]

Mega super thank you for sharing

[@deborahglover0112]

Thanks for your video it looks like I have to try one of theses ideas😊

[@techaddictors2487]

Such a great explanation...keep it up dear...best one

[@EquipMeOT]

Thank you!

[@patrickzamora2113]

Great video!!! Gonna subscribe.

[@EquipMeOT]

Thank you!

[@romankartunov5112]

Thank you

[@mariannetrapp9078]

Great advice for putting on compression stockings without buying something special. Thanks

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@aribeni8113]

Commented from COTA Its really hard to see colors. Contrasting colors better for the hard of seeing for patient viewing. Love the shopping bag. Thanks for the share

[@bernadettegrant6326]

I'll like to see these procedures done by ppl with large swollen feet not someone with normal legs

[@FightBackAgainstDiabetes]

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[@bhargavthakkar2]

Hi I am frm India,I am a varicose veins patient.Thank you for explaining dear❤️🌹🥰

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@kathyabel5338]

My hubby had TKR 2 weeks ago. I wish I knew these tips then. What a nightmare putting those stockings on.

[@barryzoll9772]

I like the plastic bag trick. Thanks.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@morgancalvi6675]

Questions: I had a hip disarticulation a month ago (11-2-2022)...a) can you do videos on how to sit and tips and tricks for hip disarticulates? and b) should I wear a compression sock on the skin flap?

[@NEMO-NEMO]

How does a person who has had a hip replaced bend their legs the way you showed?

[@Flatunello]

Hi, Lindsay, I have trouble getting my toes in too tight and my heel too far up my leg. I have resorted to elastic bandages. My socks are 19-29 mm Hg, ie., hard to apply!

[@ansosnabn4305]

Very innovative idea of using plastic bag..

[@EquipMeOT]

Thanks!

[@ATLGETREADY4ME]

Does this device work with regular hosiery as well?

[@rozsaeros5612]

I would like a videó about put on and put down a Stocking tights. Please.

[@millie179]

Great video.... I have to wear the open toe style of compression stocking, can you advise me on how to put these on, they are much harder because you cant push your toes into a stocking.... Thanks

[@EquipMeOT]

Yes, those are much trickier! I’ll have to work on a video for that!

[@johnoleary5293]

This is fine as long as you can reach your feet. If you can’t reach your feet there’s still no sock aid that’s really useful. As for getting the sock off, if you haven’t got someone to help you, forget it.

[@bondjane007]

I have very tight compression stockings & can't bend at all since I had total hip surgery. I do not have that thing U used to put on compression stockings.I also do not have credit cards so I can't buy 1 of those items. So what else can I do to put on very tight compression stockings. Very very tough to get on even with 2 nurses aids trying to put them on. How can I after total hip surgery do this all alone without that contraption U have to do the job? I doubt it would even work for the compression stocking I have. They R so damn tight. No one could get them on without tons of effort & time.

[@sunking2001]

What about getting the sock off?

[@bonirabit4302]

I watched this whole thing earlier and it never told me which food protein was it potatoes?

[@yikesukes]

Thanks for this video! Very helpful. But my compression socks are a bit too long and would require me folding the tops of each down about 1-2” in order to keep them below the knees. Since I have just been advised to wear these due to varicose veins I’m thinking this isn’t isn’t a good idea because now the pressure at the top is much more than it should be. What is your opinion or suggestion?

[@EquipMeOT]

Sounds like these socks are not the right fit. They should not come over the knee unless they are designed to be thigh high stockings and they would go much higher than 1-2” above the knee. If these are over the counter, you might need to be fitted by a specialist or take a look at the Jobst sticking website because they have good sizing guides for DIY fitting.

[@yikesukes]

@@EquipMeOT thank you. Good advice. Keep up the good work!

[@EquipMeOT]

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[@chotunab]

Great information video and I have a little advise about the quality of the video, the right side of the video is brighter and you are in a dark area, it's better to sit away from a bright source like the outside sliding doors and since you are in darkness and wearing a black shirt and showing a black sock on the tool it is very difficult to see how you do it...thank you.

[@EquipMeOT]

Thank you. This was a very early video and have significantly upgraded our equipment and technique. In fact, this is on our list of videos to remake 😉

[@1RAYGC]

You need to use lighter colored sock so it shows up better in the video.

[@howardtaub9161]

Please see my recently added comment on your video "How to install a raised toilet seat with assembly" about specific brands and models of the toilet seat you used that takes the larger bolts. This is an urgent need for me. Thank you in advance! (sorry to put this comment on a different video but I didn't know how often you check the older videos)

[@EquipMeOT]

MAYFAIR 843SLOW 000 Lannon Toilet Seat will Slow Close and Never Loosen, ROUND, Durable Enameled Wood, White www.amazon.com/dp/B076KW4YSM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kExLFb1Z239YN

[@EquipMeOT]

This is an amazon link for a toilet seat that would work. I also purchased one from Lowe’s that was the aqua source brand and would work with the elevated toilet seat.

[@yogambigaiponnodurai9670]

Where to buy the stand

[@EquipMeOT]

There is a link below the video in the description area.

[@TheGregWallace]

Comment...... quite the price difference..... 3cents or 40 dollars..... I will go with the bag method

[@ezralagnado8914]

It's great except that you did not explain how to take compression socks off

[@EquipMeOT]

Good point! I’ll have to make a follow-up video ASAP!

[@steve2275]

interesting look 3:22 6:25 huh 6:01 thank you

[@kamimehna1164]

Hi ma'am you forgot to show how you take them off..????

[@bigginspd]

Having people show firm compression socks instead of the easier light compression socks would be more informative... realistically show how to overcome getting the socks past the heels and ankles... or at least show that everyone has trouble with this procedure...thanks

[@chris3m98]

T😷oo bad I could not hear her!

[@EquipMeOT]

I’m sorry the audio quality was not as good as it can be! I have been considering re-recording this video now that I have a more sophisticated setup 😉

[@edwins2595]

The sound is terrible. Poorly done.

[@EquipMeOT]

We agree, so we made a new one with much better audio and some additional information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWbHkJugiNhso6M

[@p.s.anders]

Really bad audio.

[@EquipMeOT]

It was early on in our video-making journey. We remade this particular video with way better lighting and audio here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWbHkJugiNhso6M

[@annogoshgarian943]

Wearing dark clothing and demonstrating with a dark stocking makes it very difficult to see what she is doing. There should be a contrast.