
Why Wear Compression Hosiery for Travel?
| Sitting or standing for
long periods of time often results in tired, aching legs. During long
trips seated in an airplane, you have experienced one or more of these
symptoms: |
- Swollen ankles
- "Puffy" feet (shoes are hard to put back on)
- Tired Legs
- Aching, sore feeling in the legs
|
Even if you don't run the risk of serious consequences, your travel
could still be uncomfortable due to the confining nature of passenger
seating.
By providing pressure at the ankle which gradually decreases up the leg,
compression hosiery effectively delivers gradient support. This
"counter pressure" helps to promote blood flow back to the heart rather than
allowing it to pool in the legs.
The resulting benefits are reduced leg discomfort and swelling and
improved leg health. Your travel experience will be more comfortable. |
Make Your Travel More Comfortable - Follow These Guidelines
- Drink plenty of fluids while traveling - avoid alcohol.
- Stand up and stretch several times during each flight.
- Stretch and contract calf muscles by vigorous foot exercises.
- Seek medical advice if pre-disposed to any risk factors.
- Wear gradient compression hosiery during all air travel.
|
|
| |
|
|
Healthy Legs®
Jobst®. Sigvaris, Medi, and Juzo Retail
Fitting Center and support hose super
center is located in Portland, Oregon.
Our Medi, Sigvaris, and Juzo Certified
Fitters are available by phone or e-mail to
answer your questions and help you select
the correct support hose, support socks, and
support stockings. We carry all major
brands including
Jobst® Support Hose and Support Socks,
Mediven and Medi USA Support Hose,
Sigvaris Support Hose, and
Juzo Support Hose.
Healthy Legs® has the largest online
selection of
diabetic socks and medical socks for
people with sensitive feet due to diabetes,
arthritis, and foot pain.
|
| |
|
|
|
©Healthy
Legs® 2008 ALA Inc.
Privacy & Legal
Information
Site Map |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|