Compression Stockings
Compression stockings and socks help reduce the leg strain many people feel as a result of standing on their feet all day or being too sedentary. The stockings provide graduated compression—maximum compression occurs at the ankle and the intensity decreases as it moves up the leg. This compression, when combined with the muscle pump effect of the calf, aids in circulating blood and lymph fluid through the legs.
Who wears compression stockings?
- People who are on their feet all day, such as nurses, retail workers and police officers
- Flight attendants and people who fly regularly will benefit from compression stockings because of the affect of altitude on blood flow
- Sedentary people that do not get enough blood flow to the legs
Both men and women wear compression stockings and they are available in many varieties, including a dress sock for men. Today most compression stockings look like normal socks or stockings so they are easy to incorporate into your wardrobe and lifestyle.
Learn more about compression stockings and how they can improve your quality of life. Call today!
