The primary purpose of a commode is to provide an alternative to using a toilet for people who can’t get to a bathroom or can’t sit on a toilet.
A secondary purpose for commodes with wheels is for use as a showering device for people who require a seat in a shower stall which can be rolled into and out of the shower. Models designed to be used in a shower are known as shower chairs, shower commodes or rehab shower commodes.
A light compression is gentle enough to be tolerated well by nearly any wearer.
Light Support- Perfect for tired, heavy achy legs
Commonly Used For- Jobs requiring long periods of sitting or standing, leisure activities. Fantastic for preventative measures and non health-related wearers
MEDIUM
15-20 mmHg
Medium compression is the second most commonly used compression level.
Medium Support- Shares the same attributes as light while helping with mild leg and ankle swelling + minor varicose and spider vein relief
Commonly Used For- Travel, pregnancy, mild edema, spider veins and mild varicose veins. We consider this the perfect entry level sock, great for first time wearers and therapeutic users alike
FIRM
20-30 mmHg
Firm Pressure is the most commonly prescribed & used for more moderate symptoms/needs
Firm Support- commonly prescribed & used for more moderate symptoms/needs
Commonly Used For- Medical needs including Edema, Lymphedema, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), post-surgical applications, pregnancy, Varicose Veins. Generally physician recommended for people in great need of compression.
