![]() Our lymphatic system is a back-up system that drains tissue fluids and cellular waste products back into the circulatory system and it is also part of our immune system. The heart pumps oxygen and nutrients to all the cells in the body and our veins return blood to the heart. ![]() The Importance of Lower Limb Circulation: The higher the number, the greater the degree of compression. Products come in different strengths or grades and are measured in units of mm Hg (millimeters of mercury). Above the knee at the thigh, they apply approximately 40% compression. The amount of compression is graded and decreases as the socks travel up the legs. At the knee, they provide approximately 70% compression. The most important parts of these compression garments are at the ankle and calf areas, where they squeeze the hardest (100% compression). The elasticity in them allows them to yield to some stretching so that they can be put on more easily.Ĭompression socks and hosiery are generally safe to wear, with relatively few complications. The fabric is made with resistance and the ability to withstand stretching. By applying external pressure, compression socks and hosiery reinforce the pumping action of the calf muscles and strengthen the amount and speed of circulation back to the heart.Ĭompression socks and hosiery are manufactured under strict medical and technical specifications, including consistency and durability, to provide a specific level of ankle pressure and graduation of compression. They promote healthy circulation by applying controlled external pressure to the vessels near the skin, gently moving blood and lymphatic fluid towards the heart. Research also exists that has shown that athletes gain more endurance and recover more quickly after an event as a result of wearing compression socks or garments. Medical compression garments can reverse venous hypertension, augment skeletal-muscle pump, facilitate venous return to the heart and improve lymphatic drainage. High-quality evidence exists that support the use of compression socks/hosiery by patients with chronic venous insufficiency, especially those with ulcers. Many people report that as a result of wearing compression socks or hosiery, their legs feel refreshed and energized.
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