How to Measure for Compression Stockings
All American Medical Supply’s specialists can fit you locally at our store in Massapequa, NY, during our business hours if you’d like to swing by! Plus, we offer easy help with guiding you through how to measure for compression stockings right over the phone if you prefer to call.
You’ll need to make sure and measure your legs without any clothing on, and you should use a flexible measuring tape like tailor’s tape while your feet are firmly flat on the ground.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to measure for compression stockings:
Supplies: You'll need a flexible measuring tape and a piece of paper and pen to note down measurements.
Time of Day: It's best to measure your legs in the morning when they are least swollen.
Positioning: Sit in a comfortable position with your feet flat on the floor. Make sure your legs are not crossed.
Knee High Compression Stocking Measurement Instructions
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Ankle circumference: Measure around the narrowest part of your ankle.
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Calf circumference: Measure around the widest part of your calf.
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Length: Measure from the floor up to the bend of your knee (the crease where your knee bends).
Thigh High Compression Stocking Measurement Instructions
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Ankle circumference: Measure around the narrowest part of your ankle.
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Calf circumference: Measure around the widest part of your calf.
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Thigh circumference: Measure around the widest part of your thigh, typically about 2 inches (5 cm) below your groin.
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Thigh length: Measure from the floor up to the point on your thigh where you took the thigh circumference measurement.
Waist High/Pantyhose Measurement Instructions
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Ankle circumference: Measure around the narrowest part of your ankle.
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Calf circumference: Measure around the widest part of your calf.
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Thigh circumference: Measure around the widest part of your thigh, typically about 2 inches (5 cm) below your groin.
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Thigh length: Measure from the floor up to the point on your thigh where you took the thigh circumference measurement.
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Hip circumference: Measure around the fullest part of your hips.
Having accurate measurements will help your Client Specialist Representative at All American Medical Supply get you the right size stocking the first time. Please call us with any questions.