Vissco 5709 Anti-Embolism Stockings - Knee (Open Toe) can be used for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis, DVT, for bedridden patients, patients admitted to the ICU during surgery and other conditions causing pain and discomfort in the legs. | Uses: It helps support and reduces pain in the ankles while also reducing pain related to varicose veins. | Product Specification and Features: These anti-embolism stockings provide graduated compression from the ankle to the knee It helps to improve blood flow and prevent deep vein thrombosis These medical compression stockings provide graduate compression from the ankle to the knee | Directions For Use: Put on the applicator given in the box over the foot It helps to slide the stocking up towards the knee Insert your hand in the stocking and hold the heel portion in your palm Now reverse the stocking outward Slide the inverted stocking such that its heel portion fits your heel perfectly Now slowly start pulling up the stocking and make sure there are no creases Safety Information: Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight Keep out of reach of children