Expertise How to Put on and take off How to put on and take off compression stockings Watch the recommended ways for putting on compression socks and stockings. You will also find helpful hints and tips. Suggested products Helpful donning&doffing tips How to put on Share: How to put on compression stockings 1. Put your hand in the stocking and grab the heel between your thumb and fingers as if you are making a sock puppet. 2. While holding the heel, turn the product inside out, which brings the heel to the forefront. 3. Step into the foot and place the heel of the stocking just short of the heel. 4. Gently unfold the garment leaving a small, single-layer band across the foot. 5. Put your finger into the fold and pop it over the heel. 6. Smooth out all wrinkles and place the top band two finger-widths from the right-angle bend of your knee. Don't pull it too far. Helpful tips for donning & doffing Donning compression socks doesn’t have to be a daily struggle. Yes, they’re snug. They’re supposed to be –  that’s what makes them medically useful. But that’s also why it can be difficult to put on compression socks, especially over the heel and ankle. Unfortunately, when people get discouraged, they don’t wear them consistently – and the swelling in their lower legs and ankles tends to get worse rather than better. The following tips for wearing compression socks can help you adopt smarter habits. Soon, a frustrating task will become a quick and simple part of your daily routine. Put on compression stockings before starting your day. Powder up to make things go smoother. Put the sock over your toes, then work it up your leg. Smooth out wrinkles from bottom to top. Take off compression socks by reversing the process. Practice. Go slow at first. Experiment a little. The best hints, tips and accessories to put on and take off compression stockings Watch our videos on donning & doffing Our useful doffing & donning helpers Melany Doff n'donner Magnide on/off Sim-slide For more donning information, i.e. how to put on other Sigvaris compression products such as wraps etc., please visit our YouTube channel. Further reading How to measure Watch our videos on how to measure correctly. Read more How to get compression products Do you know what to do when you first notice leg symptoms or the first signs of venous problems? Follow these three steps to get a compression product that best fits your needs. It is recommended that you see your physician who will give you a prescription for the proper compression socks or stocking for you. Read more How to clean compression products Compression garments of all kinds – from stockings to socks to inelastic wraps – will maintain their effectiveness and attractiveness when they are treated and washed as recommended. Read more We use cookies Read more. OK, I understand Company About SIGVARIS GROUP Career Services Our app Inelastic product registration Dealer portal Compression with a cause Find us Find a retailer Contact us Follow us Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Youtube © 2021 SIGVARIS GROUP. All rights reserved. Legal Imprint Patents