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2. Hospital socks - Wikipedia

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   Hospital socks, also known as psych ward socks or grippy socks, are socks given to patients at hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and nursing homes. The socks have non-skid features to prevent patients from slipping and falling. [ 1 ]

3. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Compression stockings (Flight Socks, Support Bandage) are a specialized hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of, venous disorders [1] such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic compression garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the ...

4. 'I need a grippy sock vacation': Breaking down the Gen ... - AOL

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   Young people are talking about needing "grippy socks vacations" — a phrase that references the no-skid socks worn during inpatient mental health stays. And it’s not always a joke ...

5. 13 Best No-Show Socks for Slip-On Sneakers to Keep ... - AOL

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   But socks that stick out ruin the whole look, especially when we’re rocking low-top styles. Fashion faux-pas 13 Best No-Show Socks for Slip-On Sneakers to Keep Blisters at Bay

6. Falls in older adults - Wikipedia

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   The steps should be spaced widely with low risers, and surfaces should be slip-resistant. Softer surfaces can help limit impact injuries by cushioning loads. Doorways with adequate headroom so that the user's head does not hit the lintel. Doorways of low headroom (less than about 6 ft (1.8 m)) are common in old houses and cottages for example.

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