History of Compression Stoking and Compression Stoking Conductor of Japanese Society of Phlebology

Abstract

Compression therapy was not well understood and performed in Japan until adapation of compression stocking to the national insurance system for prevention of venous thromboembolism and secondary lymphedema therapy due to malignancy. Japanese Society of Phlebology established qualification system of “Compression Stocking Conductor” in 2002 for medical professionals, focusing on education on basic knowledge of veno- lymphatic disease and compression therapy mainly by compression stocking. Medical professionals, such as nurses, medical doctors, medical technologists and physical therapists can be qualified as “Compression Stocking Conductor” after the seminar attendance organized by Japanese Society of Phlebology and clinical experiences. Number of “Compression Stocking Conductor” reached over one thousand in 2011.