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2. Should you wear compression socks on flights? Experts ... - AOL

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   People who spend long periods of time sitting or standing — for example, due to their job — may experience more blood pooling in the legs and feet, and can benefit from wearing compression socks.

3. Podiatrists Say These Compression Socks Can Help Reduce Leg ...

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   Lite Compression Socks. Talk about a soft fit! With a pressure rating of 15 to 20 mmHg, these compression socks have a cushioned heel and toe box to provide support and comfort without impinging ...

4. Podiatrists say compression socks can ease foot pain - AOL

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   Compression socks. "We use these regularly for our patients with plantar fasciitis," said Melissa Lockwood, DPM, a podiatrist at Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates in Bloomington, Ill.

5. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Compression stockings are elastic compression garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the diameter of distended veins and increases venous blood flow velocity and valve effectiveness. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls, and relieves heavy and aching ...

6. Diabetic sock - Wikipedia

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   Various sock constructions are available, including cotton blend with stretch tops, non-cotton with antimicrobial properties, compression type, and plain non-binding to allow circulation to flow more freely. Extra wide socks are available for excessive edema. So-called "non-binding" versions should not be loose to the point of having wrinkles ...

7. Compression garment - Wikipedia

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   A bellyband, wrap, or abdominal binder is a compression garment which resembles a tubetop but worn over the abdomen of expectant mothers. [2] Bellybands are also commonly worn post-childbirth to help provide abdominal and back support thereby making it easier to perform day to day tasks, and to help mothers with their posture.