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Compression Socks: For Caregivers & Patients Alike.

Find the right Compression Information and Garments at Shan Medical.

April 3, 2017
By Shan Medical 
Equipment & Supplies

A simple, yet highly effective, medical product, compression socks help increase blood circulation to lead a more comfortable, pain-free life. Whether you're suffering from varicose vein discomfort or just need to keep healthy blood circulation while unable to exercise your legs sufficiently, compression socks may be the best choice for you.


How Do Compression Socks Work?

Compression socks increase blood circulation from the legs to the heart. Designed so pressure is the greatest at the ankle and the least near the top of the calf, compression socks narrow the veins and arteries in the lower leg and increase pressure available to prevent blood from pooling and sending through the circulatory system. This can otherwise be a highly dangerous circumstance resulting in a blood clot.

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How Compression Socks Benefit Caregivers

Being a caregiver can be a strenuous job, from simply being on your feet all day to lifting patients. Day in and day out, you put a lot of strain on your leg muscles and joints. By utilizing compression socks as you perform your caregiving tasks, you'll increase your lower extremity circulation to decrease soreness and strain.


How Compression Socks Benefit Patients

For patients who struggle with mobility, venous disorders, or blood clot issues, compression socks are key. Compression socks help keep a patient's blood circulation healthy while confined to a chair or bed for long periods of time, decreasing chances of blood clots, while aiding patients with existing clotting and vein disorders with painful aching, swelling, and more.


There are many other great candidates for compression socks, such as athletes, nurses, retail workers, avid travelers, pregnant women, and more. Contact us to discover the full spectrum of uses for compression socks and garments.

Please feel free to contact us for expert guidance in selecting the right compression products and resources to live a happier, healthier lifestyle. 


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