Winter Runners: Don’t Forget Your Compression Socks
Committed runners don’t stop running just because it’s cold; they just change up their equipment and their routine to suit the season. Whether you’re running for fun, better health or training for a triathlon, running compression socks can enhance your performance and speed your recovery time while running in the winter. Compression Socks for Better [...]
Read more »How Compression Socks Fit Into R.I.C.E.
We all need to exercise, but with exercise and athletic activity inevitably come injury. Doctors and physical therapists recommend a recovery regimen generally referred to as R.I.C.E. to help athletes and ordinary folks heal after injuries from exercise and strenuous athletics. Compression socks can play an important role in the R.I.C.E. process to help heal [...]
Read more »Product Spotlight: Sigvaris Select Comfort
No matter the reason you wear compression hosiery, no matter your style, no matter your size or range of motion, the Sigvaris Select Comfort 860 series offers comfortable, fashionable and effective compression socks and stockings for everyday wear. Let’s look at the benefits of Sigvaris compression stockings. Effective Levels of Compression Sigvaris support stockings are [...]
Read more »How Compression Stockings Can Benefit Cyclists
Most cyclists can tell you the two biggest benefits of cycling: It saves money on transportation, and it gives you a workout at the same time. These days, cyclists of all skill levels are getting even more out of their rides by using compression socks. Studies have shown improved cycling performance just by wearing compression [...]
Read more »Lymphedema: How Compression Stockings Help
Lymphedema (also known as lymphatic obstruction) is something you may have never heard of, unless you or a loved one suffers from it. While there is currently no cure, compression socks or stockings can be an important part of a patient’s game plan for managing painful swelling. Lymphedema is a condition of the lymphatic system [...]
Read more »Compression Socks and Cold Weather Sports
The skiing season is upon us, and football season is in full swing. As the weather gets colder, it’s a good idea for all of you athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to put some extra thought into what you wear for games, practices and ski runs so you will be comfortable and warm all day while [...]
Read more »How Compression Socks Help Athletes both on the Field & During Travel Time
Serious athletes use compression garments to improve performance and reduce post-workout recovery time. In case you haven’t been following the revolution in sports compression socks, compression stockings feature more pressure near the ankle, at the bottom of the leg, and less pressure around the calf to create a graduated compression effect. Multiple studies have found [...]
Read more »Compression Socks: The Holiday Traveler’s Best Friend
Over the river, through the woods, on a train, on a plane – your holiday tickets for holiday travel are purchased, and you are probably already thinking about packing for your trip to see family and friends this holiday season. Whatever form of transportation you are using, you can’t go wrong by wearing compression socks [...]
Read more »People on Your Christmas List Who Could Benefit from Compression Socks
Are your stockings hung by the chimney with care yet? If so, you might consider stuffing those stockings with compression socks and hosiery. You might be surprised at how many people on your gift list this year would benefit from receiving compression socks and hosiery. In addition to helping treat a variety of medical conditions, [...]
Read more »Open Toe Compression Stockings: Fashion and Comfort
Compression stockings have come a long way, with colors and sheer varieties available to complement any outfit. Compression support hose are also offered in a variety of styles. For example, Mediven compression stockings can range from full-length support hose to thigh high compression stockings and even knee-high socks for casual wear. One of the most [...]
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