Treatment
Compression Therapy
Use of stockings, wraps or garments that apply steady pressure to the legs or arms to improve blood flow and reduce swelling.
Also called: compression stockings, compression socks, compression wraps
Who Can Help with Compression Therapy?
- Vein Specialists
A physician who treats varicose veins, spider veins and other vein problems, often with minimally invasive procedures.
- Vascular Surgeons
A surgeon who treats diseases of the arteries and veins, such as blocked arteries, aneurysms and varicose veins.
- Orthotists
A professional who designs and fits braces, shoe inserts and other supports for the body.
- Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.
Where Practices List Compression Therapy
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Miami, FL (15)
- Davie, FL (14)
- Fayetteville, NC (14)
- Los Angeles, CA (14)
- San Diego, CA (14)
- Duncansville, PA (13)
- Germantown, MD (12)
- Sacramento, CA (11)
- Tucson, AZ (10)
- Fort Lauderdale, FL (9)
- Fort Worth, TX (9)
- Annapolis, MD (8)
- Seattle, WA (8)
- Sioux Falls, SD (8)
- Somerset, KY (5)
- Concord Township, OH (3)
- Las Vegas, NV (3)
- Vero Beach, FL (3)
Related
- Amputation
- Angioplasty and Stenting
- Angioplasty and Stents
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Blood Clots
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Surgery
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Wounds
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Dialysis Access
- Dialysis Access Surgery
- IVC Filter
- Leg Artery Bypass Surgery
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about compression therapy and what is right for you.