Compression Socks and Garments Services — Restorative Touch Physiotherapy

Restorative Touch Physiotherapy provides professional fitting for Bauerfeind medical compression socks and garments on Hamilton Mountain. Compression may help people who spend extended periods sitting or standing, experience varicose veins or swelling, travel frequently, are pregnant, or manage a diagnosed venous or lymphatic condition.

How Do Compression Socks Work?

Medical compression socks apply graduated pressure to the legs. Pressure is greatest around the ankle and gradually decreases farther up the leg. This supports venous return and helps reduce blood and fluid pooling in the lower extremities.

When appropriately selected and fitted, compression garments may help:

• Reduce leg swelling
• Relieve tired, heavy or aching legs
• Manage symptoms associated with varicose veins
• Support chronic venous insufficiency
• Improve comfort during prolonged sitting or standing
• Reduce swelling during longer flights
• Manage pregnancy-related leg discomfort
• Maintain swelling reduction in lymphedema

Research supports compression therapy for managing edema and symptoms associated with chronic venous disease. Compression garments are also an important part of long-term lymphedema management and can reduce leg swelling during prolonged travel. We provide bauerfind compression garments options for our patient to give them industry gold standard compression wear.

Bauerfeind Compression Options

Bauerfeind combines medical-grade compression with breathable materials and precise sizing. Depending on your needs, options may include:

• VenoTrain Micro: A soft, breathable microfiber compression stocking designed for everyday comfort. It may be appropriate for tired legs, mild to moderate swelling, varicose veins, work, travel and pregnancy-related symptoms.
• VenoTrain Soft: A durable and comfortable medical compression stocking that offers additional support for venous insufficiency, moderate swelling, pronounced varicose veins and selected cases of mild to moderate lymphedema.
• VenoTrain Business: Medical compression with the appearance of a traditional dress sock. This is a discreet option for professionals, frequent travellers and people who sit or stand for extended periods.
• VenoTrain Curaflow: A custom-made, flat-knit garment designed for more complex swelling associated with lymphedema, lipedema or lipolymphedema. It is available for the legs, feet, arms and hands and should be selected as part of a professionally directed treatment plan.

Products are available in different compression levels, lengths, colours, open-toe or closed-toe designs, and ready-to-wear or custom-made options.

Why Professional Fitting Matters

A compression garment must fit properly to be effective. A garment that is too loose may provide inadequate compression, while one that is too tight or incorrectly sized may roll, wrinkle or create uncomfortable pressure points.

During your fitting, our team will:

• Discuss your symptoms and reason for using compression
• Screen for relevant precautions
• Take the required measurements
• Recommend an appropriate style and compression level
• Determine whether ready-to-wear or custom compression is suitable
• Show you how to put on, remove and care for your garment

Measurements are generally best taken earlier in the day, before significant swelling develops.

Is Compression Safe for Everyone?

Compression socks should not be used to self-treat new or unexplained swelling. Medical assessment may be required for people with arterial disease, uncontrolled heart failure, diabetes with reduced sensation, neuropathy, active infection, fragile skin or open wounds.

Seek prompt medical attention if swelling develops suddenly, affects one leg significantly more than the other, or occurs with redness, warmth, calf pain, chest pain or shortness of breath.

Insurance Coverage

Some extended health plans cover prescribed medical compression garments. Coverage requirements vary, and your insurer may require a physician’s prescription specifying the compression level.

We recommend contacting your insurer before purchasing to confirm:

• Whether compression garments are covered
• Whether a prescription is required
• Your annual coverage limit
• Whether custom garments are eligible
• How often replacement garments are covered

Book a Compression Garment Fitting in Hamilton

The correct garment should provide effective compression while remaining comfortable enough for regular use.

Contact Restorative Touch Physiotherapy to arrange a Bauerfeind compression fitting at our clinic near Upper Ottawa Street and Fennell Avenue on Hamilton Mountain.

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