Welcome to my blog about the compression socks and stockings. The reason I started this blog is that while I was recommended the wearing of these socks there is very less amount of information available about the socks and how and where to buy them .
Apart from Wikipedia which lists in three four lines what compression socks are there is nothing much available as a comprehensive guide for compression stockings.
Here is what Wikipedia has to say
“Compression stockings are used to support the venous and lymphatic systems of the leg. They offer graduated compression where maximum compression is achieved at the ankle and decreases as you move 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”
The main reasons why the compression socks are in demand is it provides help to patients who are being treated medically for the pooling of blood in their lower part of the legs called edema or varicose veins. Then some passengers who travel long hours by air and are seated for long also need to be treated for deep vein thrombosis.
The compression socks basic aim is to apply the pressure at the ankles and gradually apply less pressure at the top and that means increased circulation of blood.
In my next few posts about the compression sock I am going to talk about all the causes of pooling of the blood and how these socks help. The other thing to know is diabetic compression socks are opposite to normal therapeutic socks also known as the support socks.
If you have any thoughts and questions about the blog do let me know on my email address listed here.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
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