OAPL Compression Hosiery
OAPL is at the forefront of technology is Australia with compression therapy.
Our state of the art equipment combined with out expert knowledge enables us to provide the customer with the most advanced compression therapy on the market.
What is compression therapy?
Compression therapy is the basic therapy when treating vein problems. The therapy is also used for prophylaxis. In treatment with compression therapy, pressure is applied to the tissue and the vessels.
This pressure is usually applied using compression hosiery. Compression stockings compress the veins and allow the valves to close normally so that blood flow is stabilized and any build up of fluid or swelling is minimized.
OAPL can provide a range of compression therapy products from Travel Socks to Tubular Bandage to Neuro-muscular Electro Stimulators.
OAPL are available to provide Evaluation Samples and InServices, to arrange please contact: OAPL Customer Service.
Anti Embolism stocking Features:
• Inspection Opening on the top of the Toes
• Stocking Provides a Heel Pocket
• Lightweight Construction
• Contoured Stocking
• New Bariatric Sizing - 2X-Large - 4X-Large
Anti Embolism stocking Benefits:
• Easier to Observe Perfusion, No pressure on ball of feet
• Heel Pocket Helps in the Prevention of Heel Injuries
• More Comfortable for Patients
• Less Chance of Pressure Spots Developing
• Contoured Stocking Helps Prevent Tourniquet at the Calf
• Contoured Leg Aids in the Stocking Staying Up
• Less Chance of Injury to the Toes
• Stockings Perform to the British Standards 7672 1993 providing 18 mmHg at the ankle and 15 mmHg at the calf
Anti embolism stockings are worn by medical patients when post-surgical or non-ambulatory, to ensure that the venous and lymphatic systems of the leg continue normal operation and as a course of prevention of pooling of blood in the legs that could result in a venous thrombosis. Venous thrombosis is when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in the deep veins located near the bones and surrounded by muscle (not at the surface). The legs are a very common place for these clots to form, as well as the pelvis and arms. Sometimes these clots can lead to an frequently fatal condition called pulmonary embolism, when a blood clot breaks loose and travels into the lungs.
