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  • TED Stockings -Everything You Need to Know about TED Hose

    If you’ve heard about T.E.D. stockings or compression stockings, but you are a little confused by them then you are certainly not alone! Because some overlapping in the use of terms by medical professionals, patients, and even manufacturers, understanding T.E.D. stockings (and their various relatives) can be a bit difficult. But we’re here to guide…

  • Support Hose For Men: Things To Know Before Buying The Best Fit Socks Pair For Your Legs

    A compression stocking (or support hose) is an elastic piece of wear that is worn around the ankle of feet to help distribute pressure around the area it is worn. It distributes this pressure by reducing the diameter of expanded veins through compression of the limb. When the diameter of the veins is reduced, blood…

  • Which Brand of Compression Socks Are Best? – Guide (with Pics!)

    Which Brand Of Compression Socks Are The Best? When stretched end-to-end, the human body contains blood vessels that have a cumulative length of about 60,000 miles. This is far more than the horizontal stretch of the United States, which is just 2,680 miles. The blood vessels are very important to the delivery of nutrients and…

  • How Long Should You Wear Compression Stockings?

    Often many times, people think using shoes is a prerequisite of wearing socks and vice versa for some set of people too. In the same vein, many others believe socks are ordinary for fashion. Well, all of them are not wrong; likewise, they are not entirely right. In a real sense, socks have diverse used,…

  • Answered: How Do Compression Socks Work and Prevent Your Feet From Swelling?

    Many people already know that compression socks and stockings help people with varicose veins, but how do compression socks work for swelling problems in the feet and ankles? How do they affect your overall health? These specially-designed garments are meant to be worn tightly around the legs and feet. When worn, they apply a level…

  • Compression Sock Sizes – A Step-by-Step Guide (to Perfect Sizing!)

    After reading extensively about compression socks, your next step is actually shopping for a pair of compression hosiery, stockings, or other compression gear. But how easy is this? Unfortunately, it can be quite difficult because choosing the right compression sock sizes requires proper knowledge. Finding a guide, or deciding the proper way to size compression…

  • Best Compression Socks for the Elderly – (Complete Guide!)

    Compression socks can be worn by anyone, but older individuals are more likely to benefit from them than anyone else. In fact, upon hearing the term ‘compression socks,’ the first image in your mind is likely an older person putting on a pair! With that in mind, this post talks about the best compression socks…

  • A Doc Socks Review – Is It Really One Size Fits All?

    Today we take a look at one of the newest products to have caused a stir in the world of leg and foot pain: Doc Socks. In this Doc Socks Review, we will take a peek into what they are and what they do (and also what they don’t do!). Particularly, we will take a…

  • Guide to Choosing Mens Support Socks

    Compression stockings are becoming famous with men, in fact, in less traditional styles like pantyhose and thigh-high socks. In addition to the style availability, they are available in different sizes—from small to medium to large and extra-large. Even though some compression socks are made to be unisex, some compression socks are gender-specific, thus we have…

  • Compression Socks for Air Travel – Complete Guide (with Pictures!)

    Whether you’re sitting in a cushy first-class seat or economy, air travel can be a bit of a headache. Coupled with little room and cramped space to sit in for hours, it can be less than ideal. One of the leading risks of sitting in a fixed position while in an airplane is getting blood…

  • Compression Sleeves: Health Benefits and Important Tips!

    Using compression socks and sleeves are an effective way to treat leg pain and prevent venous diseases since they significantly improve circulation. To maximize the effectiveness, make sure to get the right size for you and don’t wear them to bed! Want to know more about compression sleeves? Read on to find out about their benefits…

  • What is the Difference Between Compression Stockings and Anti Embolism Stockings?

    For their immense medical benefits, compression socks and stockings are popular among people suffering from problems in their lower limbs and veins. If you happen to go to any medical or rehab facilities, you would surely come across a lot of people that are wearing them. However, not all the compression stockings are the same,…

  • How Do Travel Socks Work? (Everything You Should Know!)

    A friend, while traveling to Europe some years ago noticed that his feet inflates and were sensitive to heat; he could barely wear his shoes. He says, “I felt something had crushed my bone.” With his feet completely swollen, it doubled its size. Unfortunately, he has been traveling by air a long time ago in…

  • What is the Difference Between Anti Embolism Stockings and Compression Stockings?

    If you get into some rehab facilities, hospitals, and several other medical complexes, you might have noticed that many patients housed in these facilities are wearing either anti embolism socks or compression stockings. Unfortunately, the majority of these patients aren’t correctly wearing their socks. And many of the patients, when told that they aren’t on…

  • Answered: What Are The Best Compression Socks?

    What comes to your mind when you hear the word compression socks? A grandma sporting a rubber hose? or a nurse wearing a pair of white socks drawn up to the knees? A lot of misconceptions have been had about compression socks. So, what are compression socks? And what are the best compression socks? Find…

  • What Are Antiembolic Stockings? – Complete Guide (with Pictures!)

    Are you suffering from Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)? It is time to take action to restore the quality of life you once enjoyed and prevent further complications. Then, what action should you choose? Start wearing anti-embolism socks! But you may wonder what are antiembolic stockings? and what is the link between anti-embolism socks and DVT?…

  • What are Compression Socks and its Side Effects?

    Stop Leg Pain Instantly ComproGear Compression Socks provide immediate relief for tired, achy legs. What are the side effects of compression stockings? 1. Discomfort A wearer can feel discomfort from compression socks if they are worn for a prolonged period of time with constant use. 2. Numbness or tingling Unusual tingling and numbness is also…

  • Womens Compression Socks Nursing – (16+ Hours Tested!)

    The nursing profession and compression socks Nurses, we all love our nurses, they are very important in today’s societies, they are there to provide patients with care, maintain composure and strength in critical situations and medical emergencies. The nursing profession is very demanding in more ways than one, nurses endure long hours on their feet,…

  • A Guide To Choosing The Best Socks For Better Blood Circulation

    Do your feet feel cold and numb, even in the middle of summer? Are your lower legs and ankles swollen? Cold, numb feet and swollen lower legs and ankles could be a sign of poor circulation. Symptoms and complications of insufficient blood circulation often occur in the lower leg and foot because they are located…

  • Compression Pantyhose – The Ultimate Guide (with Pictures!)

    Stop Leg Pain Instantly ComproGear Compression Socks provide immediate relief for tired, achy legs. What is a Compression Pantyhose? A compression pantyhose is a medical hosiery specially designed to assist blood circulation and are commonly used to treat and prevent health issues in the legs, such as varicose veins. These are stretchy pressure stockings that…

  • What are the Best Compression Socks for Nurses?

    As a nurse, you might have wondered: “What are the best compression socks for nurses?” This question might have been asked because numerous nursing compression socks purchased by many nurses quickly wear out and managing them well looks like a herculean task. As one of the common questions among nurses that wear compression socks, even…

  • Why Do Nurses Wear Compression Socks Today? – Real Reason!

    Nurses often work long hours, sometimes even skipping breaks, which puts a lot of stress on their legs and feet. It is necessary that they maintain their overall physical health to ensure they can provide effective care for their patients. Stop Leg Pain Instantly ComproGear Compression Socks provide immediate relief for tired, achy legs. One…

  • What Level of Compression Socks Do I Need? (A Guide to mmHg Pressure Levels)

    Compression socks exert continuous pressure on your legs to provide a myriad of health benefits. However, these specialized socks come in a variety of pressure levels, and it can be confusing which ones to use. Because the amount of pressure needed varies from person to person and situation to situation, the following guideline is used…

  • Support Knee-High Socks – How to Choose (and When to Wear!)

    Compression socks, including support knee-high socks, are an effective solution for the treatment of swollen feet, edema, and other leg conditions. They can also help relieve tired, heavy legs after a long day at work. Physicians frequently prescribe compression socks for pregnant mothers, people who are recovering from surgery, and those with chronic venous insufficiency.…

  • Can You Wear Compression Socks All Day? (Improve Your Health!)

    Several questions and misconceptions abound every day concerning compression socks. Some of these questions arise from a lack of adequate knowledge about compression socks. Let’s start with you, what questions do you have about compression socks? Have you received an answer to it yet? Anyways, I will answer a few questions people often ask about…

  • What Is The Purpose of Compression Socks? (Complete Guide!)

    Compression stockings are made especially for people that require compression therapy. With compression socks, swelling of ankles and legs are greatly reduced. This brings us back to the main question, what is the purpose of compression socks? Read this article to understand what compression socks is, how to choose compression socks, and its side effects.…

  • Socks for Edema – The Ultimate Remedy for Swollen Feet (With Pictures!)

    Compression Socks Intervention In the Misery that is Edema Obviously, leg swelling can be a major buzz kill. Imagine traveling for five hours to work or vacation and having to deal with heavy and sore legs when you reach your destination. Instead of accomplishing the purpose of your work or vacation, you end up dragging…

  • Men’s Compression Stockings – Complete Guide (With Pictures!)

    Whenever the words ‘compression socks’ come up in a conversation, the first thing that comes to our minds is pregnant women and nurses. However, this is not true. Men and women both, of all age groups, wear them around the globe. Physicians prescribe them for the treatment of several leg conditions, especially in the US.…

  • Where Can I Buy Compression Socks? The Brand You Can Trust!

    What are Compression Socks? If you have been prescribed compression therapy, you are probably wondering, “Where can I buy compression socks?” Before we can address that question, however, it’s important to discuss what compression socks are. Knowing more about them will help you become an informed consumer and make the smartest purchasing decisions. What Compression…

  • Knee-High Compression Socks: Fashion Fused with Function (Not to Mention Comfort!)

    Knee-high compression socks are designed to lessen the risk of painful swelling in the feet and lower legs. They are also used to reduce the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a type of blood clot that usually develops in the lower legs. To learn more about compression socks, why you should use them,…

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