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

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   Compression socks are generally safe to wear, but consult with your doctor to make sure they are the correct size and compression level. Ill-fitting socks may cause discomfort, irritation or leg ...

3. 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 ...

4. How compression socks promote better circulation - AOL

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   Comrad Knee-High Compression Socks $ at Comrad. Wellow Compression Socks. Pressure level: 18-25 mmHg. Wellow’s knee-high compression socks are constructed from a bamboo fabric that the brand ...

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Diabetic sock - Wikipedia

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   Diabetic socks are made to be non-restrictive to circulation, but if inclusive of Medical Grade, FDA regulated gradient compression, they may include venous compression for enhanced blood circulation. [3] [4] Proper diabetic socks also help to manage moisture, [2] [5] a feature which can reduce the risk of infection. Another beneficial feature ...