Wrap Boot Or Full Leg
A calf wrap covers the lower leg only and is the lightest and cheapest format. A boot covers foot and calf. A full leg unit adds the thigh.
Most ranges carry at least two of the three so that buyers can shop by price and by need.
Chamber Count And Sequence
Compression feels different depending on how many chambers the wrap has and whether they inflate in sequence from the ankle upward.
Ask for the chamber count and the mode list, and try the device on a wide and a narrow leg before approving it.
Cordless Or Floor Unit
A cordless wrap carries its pump and battery on the leg, so there is no hose and no box on the floor. A floor unit can drive higher pressure and longer sessions.
Cordless models suit travel and living room use. Floor units suit clinics and studios.
Sizing And Fastening
Calf circumference varies widely between markets. Wide calf panels, zipper closures and long hook and loop strips all help.
Sizing complaints are one of the commonest causes of returns in this category, so check the maximum circumference before you commit.
Heat And Vibration
Heat levels and vibration are often combined with compression. Each function adds cost and adds a line to the manual.
Decide which combination belongs in each price tier rather than putting every function on every model.
