Compression hose offer a variety of fantastic health benefits and come in several styles and strengths. Determining the best compression hose for your specific needs is essential, as purchasing the wrong pair won’t alleviate your issues. Lincoln Mobility in Lincoln, NE, offers Sigvaris and Jobst compression socks and sleeves, in addition to walkers, scooters, and other medical equipment. Team members regularly help patients find the right hose for their compression requirements.

Check out what the friendly team at Lincoln Mobility wants you to know about compression hose before buying:

• Strength: Medical grade compression hose range from 20mmHg to 40mmHg in strength, while non-medical grade hose ranges from 8mmHg to 20mmHg— ‘mmHg’ is defined as a unit for measuring atmospheric pressure. Purchasing medical grade compression hose generally requires a doctor’s prescriptions, while non-medical options are typically used for travel or achy legs.

• Style:Compression hose typically come in the form of knee-high socks, pantyhose, and thigh-high garments.
• Benefits: Benefits of compression hose include increased venous blood flow and decreased venous blood volume, reduced inflammation, improved tendon and joint movement, and increased drainage of noxious substances. Other benefits include sustained reparative processes, reduced reflux in affected veins, and reduced tissue edema.

Rely on the talented team at Lincoln Mobility to help you find the perfect compression hose for your needs. The Lincoln, NE, medical equipment company has an extensive selection of hose in their showroom in a wide variety of colors, strengths, and sizes. If you're not sure which pair is right for you, the Lincoln Mobility's team members will happily help you find the right option. The celebrated company also offers an excellent selection of diabetic footwear.

For more information on compression hose, scooters, walkers, and other products available through Lincoln Mobility, please call (402) 421-8800 or visit the website today.