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2. 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 ...

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

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   Compression socks are typically knee-high and range in tightness or the level of pressure applied, which is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Mild: 8–15 mmHg Moderate: 15–20 mmHg

4. PEDS Legwear - Wikipedia

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   In 2011, PEDS Legwear invested $7 million to buy the assets of International Legwear Group (ILG), a failing sock company based in Burke County (Hildebran), North Carolina. The assets included the PEDS and MediPEDS brands In 2014, Richelieu Legwear changed its name to PEDS Legwear to better reflect its new main brand.

5. 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.

6. Diabetic sock - Wikipedia

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   People with diabetes have a greater chance of developing neuropathy, vascular disease, and infections, especially in the legs, so socks and footwear that reduce or eliminate pressures or hot spots is important. A diabetic sock is a non-restrictive, but close fitting sock which is designed to alleviate pressures on the foot or leg. [1]

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

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   Podiatrists say compression socks can ease foot pain — grab this top-selling pair for $8 (that's 60% off) ... (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)