05/29/2026
Friday talks: Compression types! Off the shelf vs custom. Circular knit compression is great for preventative type swelling and Stage I lymphedema. Custom compression is what we recommend to patients with diagnosed lymphedema and Lipedema. Flat knit custom compression works like a retaining wall, preventing water from returning to the tissue space, while circular knit tends to squeeze fluid out of the tissue space. If you have diagnosed swelling issues, you need custom flat knit.