Getting a Compression Stocking on the Best Way -Explained By a Lymphedema Physical Therapist

How to correctly get on a compression stocking, explained by a certified lymphedema physical therapist. Compression garments and compression socks can be a challenge to put on, but don't make it harder on yourself by doing it the hard way. For more videos on lymphedema and lymphatic health, join us at ‪@CancerRehabPT‬ !
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[@louisewalters1682]

Thank you! Was ready to throw away. This is much easier. Not as strong as I use to be. 😂😊🎉❤

[@KnowInsanity]

wow, I have been struggling with these things for months! Thank You!

[@CancerRehabPT]

You’re so welcome! They’re tough!

[@BiscuitBoy1972]

OMG!!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I’ve been struggling!!

[@KristineCarr-dy9kc]

What a fabulous tip! Thank you from a RN ❤

[@bree_amputee]

Omg u save my liiiife 🤣🤣🤣 this so much easier THANK YOU

[@michaelpowell7120]

Your a Doll. Simple , clean to the point. I love you. Also 70 years old.

[@FlipMacz]

Precious channel. Helping me so much. Ty🌿

[@mmpdg]

Excellent in every way 😊

[@queteimportaa.2535]

How do i take em off now 🤣

[@lisarice4402]

Thank you so much!! You are a gem!!

[@CultivateConsultingServices]

So glad I found this! Thank you

[@miniangel7869]

Thank you!

[@tamaramorrone5674]

Appreciated the great advice. Thank you

[@Celeste-yt6sb]

I just had a procedure and am supposed to wear the thigh high compression socks. Medical supply store gave me knee highs. So I ordered some on Amazon and will here later today. Now I know how to put them on. Thank you 😊

[@CancerRehabPT]

I usually pull on Thigh highs in 3-4 sections instead of two, but the foot and ankle are usually the hardest hart. Sending you all the healing vibes!

[@MossyMozart]

@Celeste-yt6sb - The Bright Life website that Dr Sturm recommends has been good for me. She usually has a link for them in the description area of her longer videos.

[@elainelamia5086]

⁠@@MossyMozart I made a six years old and not as strong as I used to be. I’m in 30 to 40 mg Juzo and I have to dynamic. Needless to say there are difficult to put on and just as difficult sometimes totake off.

[@elainelamia5086]

Sorry, I should’ve reread it before I sent it. Too many grammatical errors in it.

[@nancysandwell507]

That IS HAD FOR ME TO PUT ON I LIKE THE BRACE FOR IT .

[@kanikanewsome6305]

Thanks Doc🙏🏿💛🌞

[@jasondelnicki5934]

Very clever.. ty

[@doreenlybrand6728]

😮😮This is a game changer!!❤

[@cindytermuende7597]

Omg. I just learned mld for my massage practice. I love your content

[@victorngo8749]

Genius

[@Rhonda_H]

I learned how to do the socks but then when I had to use full stockings that was a challenge. 😅

[@EmeraldRainbowGLORY]

Thx for keeping it so real, retired getiatric nursing home director of nurses and you just schooled me better than 35 + years career & college!!!🤭😇🤗🤩😘🫶✨🙈🙊 YOU ROCK LADY KEEP TEACHING TRUTH U GOT A CALLING BIGTIME!! Gods helping others end suffering thru your efforts!! Kudos ALL GLORY TO OUR KING OF KINGS Yeshua Behlld the hand behold the nail YHWH I love Hebrew...original language of Angels and so downtown-earth simple gentle strong truth in action language so far superior to twisted spellAings programmed

[@NightBazaar]

Checking to see if you have an easier way of doing this. I do it the exact same way.

[@Rebecca-hv2rb]

Brilliant!

[@swathanthrasubramanian9844]

Thank you so...........much Great help.

[@Miriamrosend]

Ur terrific. Thank U v much. Any tip please, when the knee cannot bend 🙏🏻🌴 Thank U

[@BIGNA281]

What type of sorcery is this lol

[@elhamkadkhoda3028]

Thanks

[@dustiestspade339]

I feel as dumb as a brick

[@joanwalford1959]

Thank you just bought one for the first time and the instructions suggested getting a donning gloves which I haven't bought as yet. I just stumbled upon your video and am I glad I did. I followed your instructions and was able to put it on with minimal effort.

[@gingermonroe4153]

Yeah. Thx a bunch😊

[@elainelamia5086]

Try it with a thigh high. When you’re in a 30 to 40 MG and it’s a Juzo dynamic you might find it very difficult. I would love to see a video of it doing it with the 30 to 40 mg.

[@dianacordero5084]

Excelente. Thanks.

[@juniperabbott2614]

The reaching in part is near impossible, ESPECIALLY with rubber gloves on!! Edit: ok, it worked!! Finally

[@MossyMozart]

The "donning gloves that compression companies sell also help a lot. ------------------------ (Don't use the cheaper plastic-coated gloves they sell in hardware stores for construction workers and woodworkers - believe me, they can leave colored marks on your expensive garments. >_< )

[@librarian75]

Omg. We have been pulling and yanking and struggling. My boyfriend leg is weeping because we can't get these things on. Thank you so much

[@Sherirose1]

Also use a hosery aid-a magni- glide, acti-glide or sigvris melany frame.

[@MossyMozart]

@Sherirose1 - Maybe it's just me, but I tried several gadgets that did not work for me at all. I find specifically marketed "donning gloves" to be more helpful.

[@BlackOwl136]

In all these videos I have never once seen anyone that actually needed compression stockings put them on 😒

[@juniperabbott2614]

If I can actually get them on- I'll make a video. Wait- doesn't she need them? How do we know?

[@MossyMozart]

@blackowl2053 - I wear 20-30mm/Hg strength and this trick works with them.

[@MossyMozart]

@blackowl2053 - Remember that stockings are meant to keep legs or arms from swelling, NOT to reduce swelling. The wraps and/or pumps the doctor has demonstrated in past videos are meant to REDUCE swelling so that you can then wear stockings to keep it away.

[@marylem9277]

I have to use a sleeve and a glove for my lymphoedema I use a rubber glove like for washing dishes it works really well.

[@patriciagedeon5233]

All good when you have pull vs push going for you. How about removing them? Pulling is a lot easier than pushing. And I’ve tried the tools. I bend them so far trying I’m afraid of breaking them. And with putting all my strength into it, if it broke that could mean a serious gouge into my leg!

[@fazeelalaher6250]

I suppose reverse order

[@eukaryon]

Try that with a stocking that has significant compression, not that lightweight one. It won't work. I have tried.

[@jokekelleey2071]

Oh wow very cute lady very entertaining very informative

[@lindacake5792]

Can they be worn for varicose veins?

[@julielam1633]

which brand for this socks ?

[@MossyMozart]

@julielam1633 - Off hand, they look like Juzo silicone dots to me, though other brands may also have similar silicone dots.

[@MarkJohnson-ou6xz]

Only works if your in good shape.

[@wonderjane]

Hi. I hope you can help me. Tried using compression stockings (thigh high) but after an hour or so, I started experiencing discomfort or pinch especially at the back of my knee and inner thigh near my knee. When I took it off, it has hematoma or red mark on my inner thigh. Now, I am afraid of trying it on again. 🥺

[@Sherirose1]

Get yourself measured correctly and return to whoever prescribed those.

[@MossyMozart]

@@Sherirose1 - Vendors will measure you. Be sure to find a 3-D shop for this service. Or ask your Lymphedema therapist if they can measure you or recommend a good vendor.

[@sophianluna6406]

❤❤❤😊

[@ranemelmasry3482]

Where can I study cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema ,is there's a university have that part?

[@MossyMozart]

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[@patriciagedeon5233]

By the way I love my zippered one.

[@Jac-Jay]

Oh where did you buy zippered ones,these ones in the video are a nightmare for me

[@PADS62]

Ummm Yeah, WHERE the heck did you FIND ZIPPERED ONES?? 🤔🤨

[@hitmanbangspiedpipersledme999]

Um excuse me yes hi hello….uh do tell….where did you get those?!?

[@hitmanbangspiedpipersledme999]

With all due respect, if I was dealing with legs as lovely as yours, I would not be searching for this tip!! The legs I’m dealing with are twice that size😒I tried turning them inside out and couldn’t even get the toe of it over her toes😩

[@mariannayoung6120]

I have a petite frame but with swelling, I struggle all the same. It is so hard!

[@Sherirose1]

Get a Sigvaris Melany frame large or another frame. The sock is fed on the frame until the heel pop up. Grab 2 handles, put foot in and pull up.

[@yorocco1]

I have to wear them to my waist so that won’t work. :(

[@JadeDick-fk9vy]

Ty! Ive been scrunching mine up, it seemed unnecessarily difficult

[@kalijake6095]

Oh. My. Gosh. You are magical! Thank you so much!