The mean pressure on the calf at its maximum girth was aimed to be 10, 20, 30 and
40 mmHg, respectively. The level of compression
applied to each individual and compression level
was prechecked before each test five times at
B-level (i.e. at the ankle’s point of minimum girth)
and C-level (i.e. at the calf ’s maximum girth)
according to international recommendations.7