Saturday 12 October 2013

How to know if I should wear travel compression socks

Over the years, travel compression socks have grown in popularity because they insure proper blood flow during traveling and strenuous activity. These socks help your legs, feet and ankles feel comfortable and energized throughout your travels and activities. Normally, while traveling or sitting in one place, your blood does not flow normally throughout your legs, but travel compression socks ensures that the blood continuously flows, making your legs ache less and therefore making your travel more enjoyable. When should you wear travel compression socks? How long should you wear them for? Where can you wear them? Read on to find out.

Instructions

    1

    What are the benefits of travel compression socks?
    (A)Increases blood flow throughout the leg region
    (B)Prevents aches and pains in the legs
    (C)Gently massages the legs throughout the day
    (D)Prevents blood clots which can be caused by not having proper blood flow in the legs

    2

    When should you wear travel compression socks? Anytime your blood circulation is limited, travel compression socks could be recommended. Typical activities and travel situations include:

    (A)Anyone on long hours by plane
    (B)Anyone traveling long hours by car
    (C)Anyone whose job consists of sitting for long periods of time (office jobs, computer jobs, etc.)
    (D)Anyone traveling in high altitudes
    (E)Anyone doing strenuous exercise (such as hiking)

    3

    Who should wear travel compression socks?
    (A)Anyone can benefit from them since they promote a general increase in blood circulation.
    (B)Anyone who has general problems with circulation or varicose veins can especially benefit from them, even on a regular basis

    4

    Where to buy travel compression socks?
    (A)Low compression level travel socks are sold over the counter and can be used by everyone. These have compression levels of up to 20 mmHg.
    (B)For anyone with medical conditions, socks with higher compression levels are available by prescription from your doctor.

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