How to Put On and Take Off Thigh Highs & Pantyhose

Here is a summary of the step-by-step instructions demonstrated in the SIGVARIS GROUP video for putting on (donning) and taking off (doffing) thigh-high compression stockings:

🧤 Preparation

🦵 Donning (Putting On) the Stocking

  1. Slide Over the Foot: Gather the stocking and slide your foot inside [00:23 Opens in a new window ].
  2. Guide Over the Heel: Gently ease the stocking over your heel and ankle [00:27 Opens in a new window ].
  3. Smooth It Upward: Work the fabric up your lower leg. Use your gloved hands to massage and smooth out any folds or wrinkles, ensuring the heel pocket is correctly aligned with your heel [00:31 Opens in a new window ].
  4. Pull to the Thigh: Stand up and pull the stocking the rest of the way up your thigh [00:51 Opens in a new window ].
  5. Position the Top Band: Smooth out the top silicone grip band. Ensure it sits flat against your skin without rolling or twisting [00:55 Opens in a new window ].

🧦 Doffing (Taking Off) the Stocking

  1. Peel Down: Grab the top band and peel the stocking downward inside-out [01:05 Opens in a new window ].
  2. Slide Over the Heel: Use your gloved hands to ease the folded stocking over your heel [01:10 Opens in a new window ].
  3. Remove Safely: Gently pull the remaining portion off your foot [01:23 Opens in a new window ].

Here is the step-by-step summary of instructions demonstrated in the SIGVARIS GROUP video for donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off) medical compression pantyhose:

🧤 Preparation

  • Wear Grip Gloves: Before starting, always put on rubber-grip gloves. They protect the delicate elastic fabric from fingernails and jewellery, and help you get a much better grip to slide the material.

🦵 Donning (Putting On) the Pantyhose

  1. Slide Over the Foot: Gather the fabric of one leg and slide your foot inside, pulling it gently over your heel.
  2. Proper Heel Alignment: Ensure the heel pocket sits perfectly in place under your heel before moving upward.
  3. Smooth Up to the Knee: Use your gloved hands to smooth the fabric up your lower leg, massaging out any creases.
  4. Repeat on the Other Leg: Follow the same process to bring the other leg of the pantyhose up to knee-height.
  5. Stand and Pull to the Waist: Stand up and alternate pulling the material up each leg, working it over your thighs, hips, and up to your waist.
  6. Adjust and Align: Smooth out the entire length to eliminate bunching, making sure the waistband rests comfortably and flat around your waist.

🧦 Doffing (Taking Off) the Pantyhose

  1. Peel Downward: Grab the waistband and gently peel the pantyhose down inside-out over your hips and thighs.
  2. Work Over the Ankles: Sit down and slowly slide the folded material down your lower legs and over your heels.
  3. Slide Off completely: Gently ease the remaining fabric off both feet.

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