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Don't let injuries slow you down!!

We carry a huge selection of orthopedics braces such as: knee braces, back braces, wrist braces, leg braces, elbow braces, thumb braces, shoulder braces, posture braces, ankle braces, hernia braces, magnetic braces, far infrared braces and more. We also carry a large selection of supports such as: knee supports, back supports, wrist supports, leg supports, elbow supports, thumb supports, shoulder supports, posture supports, ankle supports, hernia supports, magnetic supports, far infrared supports and more.

We have a great assortment to cover: ACL injury, PCL injury, arthritis, bursitis, chondromalacia patella, degenerative joint disease, dislocation, patella subluxation, knee contustions, knee instability, knee sprains, knee strains, LCL injury, MCL injury, meniscal injury, chronic back pain, lumbar disc dysfunction, lumbar instability, lumbar sprain, lumbar strain, muscle strain, muscle cramps, post-op rehab, sacral contusion, sacroliac injury, plantar fasciitis, foot drop, heel pain, back pain, thumb pain, foot pain, knee pain, knee injury, elbow pain, tennis elbow, tendonitis, epicondylitis, elbow contusion, carpal tunnel and much much more.

Our Graduated Compression Support products are of the highest quality including: compression knee highs, compression stockings, compression pantyhose, compression socks, support socks, compression thigh highs, and support stockings. These support products are great for: tired legs, aching legs, ankle swelling, foot swelling, deep vein thrombosis, economy class syndrome, mild edema, embolism, lymphedema, phlebitis, spider veins, thrombo embolic disease, and varicose veins.

We also carry a great line of diabetic socks.

Compression Hosiery Facts

Compression therapy has been repeatedly proven effective in the treatment and prevention of venous disorders. Medical research has shown that stockings are effective in reducing leg symptoms only when the compression is graduated, meaning the pressure is greatest at the ankle and sequentially less up the leg. The compression of the hosiery physically reduces the circumference of the limb and the superficial veins. By decreasing the size of the veins, blood flows faster, which helps prevent the blood from pooling and the chances of developing a thrombus.

Compression therapy can also improve valve functioning. As the vein diameter is reduced, the valve cusps are moved back to a correct overlapping position, allowing for proper functioning. Additionally, compression stockings can reinforce the pumping action of the calf muscles and can reduce the varicosity, making it less symptomatic and less visible.

What is Economy Class Syndrome?

"Economy Class Syndrome" is a more common name for the medical condition deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) when linked with air travel. Deep-vein thrombosis occurs when blood pools in the leg due to inactivity. When this happens, a blood clot, or venous thrombosis, can form. During air travel, particularly during long flights in coach class seating, the traveler's inactivity and the earth's gravity slow down the blood flow through the veins. Clots can form and can dislodge and move through the body once activity resumes. If the clots become lodged in vital organs, severe medical problems--even death--can occur.

 

Certain factors can make a person more susceptible to this condition:

• Obesity
• Dehydration
• Varicose veins
• Pregnancy
• Chronic heart disease
• Tight clothing
• Alcohol consumption
• Recent trauma or surgery
• Hormone therapy/birth control
• Previous instances of DVT

The number of venous thrombosis after flights has increased with the dramatic increase in air travel. To prevent Economy Class Syndrome (ECS), some airlines suggest travelers stand up during flights and to stretch and contract the calf muscles with leg exercises. Other experts recommend drinking plenty of fluids.

Several experts now suggest wearing graduated compression hosiery to guard against ECS and thrombosis. Graduated compression hosiery and socks help promote blood flow and increase circulation to prevent blood clot formation. This is a simple measure everyone who travels can easily take to protect their health.

Additionally, graduated compression hosiery and socks help prevent swollen feet and ankles and calf muscle cramps commonly experienced during flight.

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