August 18, 2025Applied ErgonomicsOpen Access

Influence of compression stockings with different compression classes on lower leg edema and perceived discomfort during a two-hour static standing exposure – a pilot study

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TLTessy Luger NBNicole Bott RSRobert Seibt

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Pilot study finds compression stockings significantly reduce lower leg edema in healthy individuals and CVI patients, suggesting effective management strategies for prolonged standing environments.

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Wearing medical compression stockings significantly reduces lower leg edema during prolonged standing.
Healthy individuals experienced a stronger reduction in edema with class II compression stockings than class I.
The randomized cross-over trial assessed lower leg edema and perceived discomfort among healthy subjects and CVI patients.
Results indicate that improved wearing comfort is associated with class I compression stockings for long-term compliance.

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Luger et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2d7ccf1dd9ea359e5834 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104621

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Pilot study finds compression stockings significantly reduce lower leg edema in healthy individuals and CVI patients, suggesting effective management strategies for prolonged standing environments.

Influence of compression stockings with different compression classes on lower leg edema and perceived discomfort during a two-hour static standing exposure – a pilot study

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Influence of compression stockings with different compression classes on lower leg edema and perceived discomfort during a two-hour static standing exposure – a pilot study

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