Compression knee socks

Women's compression socks are a good preventive option for controlling varicose veins, removing tension from legs during training and preventing injuries. Many models can be purchased without consulting a doctor, as manufacturers are constantly creating new and new options that do not need an appointment.

Purpose of compression golfs

Before you go to the store for such a purchase (and good golfs are not so little), you need to decide on the destination. Prophylactic compression socks for varicose need to know how to choose correctly. Buy them is recommended only after consulting with a doctor-phlebologist. They have a number of parameters that distinguish them from non-medical ones:

1. Therapeutic compression golfs are not measured in dens. According to the world standards, golf should be marked with millimeters of mercury (mm Hg, mm Hg). If on the package you see a denotation, be careful - these golfs have nothing to do with treatment, but unfortunately, they do not become harmless. Incorrectly distributed pressure can only exacerbate foot problems and lead to disastrous results.
2. The size of the products is selected taking into account the structure and condition of the legs, and not by fitting the golfs. It is necessary that the compression is distributed in doses, decreasing from the ankle to the knee. Experts recommend determining their size, given the ankle and shin volume. Height and weight have nothing to do with the selection of compression golfs.
3. It is important to choose the right pressure. There are three classes of compression, depending on the severity of the situation. The first is the pressure of 18-22 mm. gt; Art. Suitable for the initial stage of varicose veins . The second class is 23-32 mm. gt; Art. Suitable for more serious cases (at sites of a stretching of veins more than 5 cm, varicose nodules, convulsions and strong swelling in the ankle region). In the third class, the distributed pressure is 34-46 mm. gt; Art. Such compression golfs should be purchased only for the purpose of a specialist!

Compression socks for sports have completely different requirements, although they have the same function. It is much easier to pick them yourself, although you should be careful here and do not overdo the pressure on the shin.

Parameters of sports compression socks

1. As in medical models, such socks provide maximum pressure in the area of ​​the feet and ankles. At the very top, the compression is only 60-70% of the bottom.
2. Some models have additional bulges in the area of ​​the Achilles tendon (which is the most traumatic area for many athletes), for additional fixation and prevention of rubbing with shoes.
3. They have a softer and pleasant to the touch composition. Compression socks for sports can include a microfiber, which, unlike conventional knitwear, is much more comfortable in everyday use.
4. Additional covering in the foot area. To "quench" the load, some manufacturers use a special perforated surface. It ensures the correct position of the foot in the shoes, and with active exercises you will feel a light foot massage that will relieve tension.
5. Hygroscopicity of the material. Sports compression socks perfectly absorb moisture and almost instantly evaporate it from the surface of the product.
6. Some companies supply their models with an additional antimicrobial coating. This helps to prevent the appearance of an unpleasant odor. It is applied to areas that are most susceptible to the emergence of microbes. In addition, this coating increases the wear resistance of compression golfs.