No, it is not true that compression stockings have no use when walking and standing for long periods. It is quite the opposite. Standing is as hard on your veins as sitting. Gravity is gravity, and it flows downward. Compression stockings aid in the flow of the blood back to the heart by preventing as much pooling of the blood. Your legs will feel lighter and you'll be more energetic on those flights.

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Yes, compression stockings are very good for you while walking and standing for long periods of time especially in flight. It will decrease your chances of a blood clot. Any chance that you can get up and walk around during the flight, is also good of for your blood flow also.

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Compression stockings will not only decrease your risk of deep vein thrombosis, but will also decrease leg swelling and provide relief while traveling on long flights.

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Yes, compression stockings can certainly make a difference. For those whose profession requires prolonged periods of standing (or sitting in one position), compression stocking use can provide significant benefit. First, they help to combat the normal swelling and fluid accumulation that these circumstances lead to. As a result, your legs will feel lighter and more energetic at the end of a long shift. I wear them when I will be on my feet for a full day in the OR.

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They are effective and beneficial in either case. Whoever told you they were superfluous while standing/walking was misinformed.

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Compression stocking provide benefit when you are sitting, standing and walking. The same benefit is achieved as long as you are wearing them. Walking around provides a separate additional benefit.

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They definitely do. A 15-20mmHg is a good compression for everyday wear!

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Compression stockings are definitely helpful on long flights no matter what your activity level. Compression helps reduce leg swelling and decreases the size of the veins, helping the valves function better. This goes regardless of whether you are sitting, standing or walking. Many athletes have started wearing compression stockings during activity, as they feel it helps with performance and recovery. I wear compression stockings daily and most of my day is spent standing and walking. My legs thank me at the end of the day.

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No, that's not true. Compression stockings are helpful and necessary to prevent venous diseases whenever you are 1) walking and standing for long flights, 2) sitting for a prolonged period of time, 3) doing heavy leg exercises such as hiking, leg presses, squats, etc. In general, they also help prevent incidents of DVT (deep vein clots), so please use them whenever you can. However, you do not need them if you are laying down or have your legs elevated.

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Compression stockings do help with standing, sitting or walking, especially on long flights where your movement is restricted. If you have varicose veins, the stockings provide temporary relief but do not treat the problematic veins.

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The answer to your question is yes and no. Yes, compression stockings do help minimize the swelling and discomfort associated with prolonged standing and walking. No, in that compression stockings have been found to decrease a person's risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis only when the person is supine or sitting. They have no real benefit in regards to DVT prophylaxis when the person is ambulating.

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How much you benefit from compression stockings is very much dependent on the symptoms you are trying to control. Pain from bulging veins may respond better than leg swelling for example. In general, stockings can work whether you are standing or sitting, or are up and walking around. The best time to put on your stockings is first thing in the morning before gravity starts to trigger your symptoms.

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Stockings are very helpful when standing since leg venous pressures can be highest when standing.

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Here at Palmetto Vein & Aesthetic Center, we are unaware of any peer-reviewed medical journals making claims that compression hose/stockings are ineffective when in use while performing any specific activity. Specifically, all medically supported journals of which we are aware make quite the opposite claim stating that it is recommended to wear them throughout the day regardless of one's activity. I hope this has been helpful.

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Compression stockings work by increasing the venous return to the heart and reducing the backup of venous pressure into the legs. They work at ALL times. Walking also increases the venous return, and walking with compression stockings works better than either one alone.

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Compression stockings are useful for the improvement of venous return as well as relief of symptoms associated with venous return problems. Symptoms and signs of venous sufficiency include the sensation of heaviness, aching and fatigue while standing or sitting for significant periods of time. Compression stockings are therefore of benefit whenever your legs are below your heart. Compression stockings will assist in venous return and therefore reduce the symptoms of venous insufficiency.

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