Medical Support - Archives

• Diabetic Socks – For That Extra Protection
  Most diabetics understand the need to take special care of their feet and avoid the problems that their condition can cause them. The nerve damage that diabetes often inflicts can reduce the ability to feel the pain associated with injuries and if undetected can lead to infection and occasionally amputation. It is very important to wear the right diabetic socks to help protect your feet in these situations. There are a number of characteristics that these socks must meet, and in particular they must be super stretchy and padded to permit normal swelling in the lower extremities.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 28/09/2005



• Compression Socks – Medically Effective Therapy
  It is very important to wear compression socks for a variety of vein problems and circulation-related conditions. These include aching, tired, heavy legs, leg/ankle swelling (edema), and varicose and spider veins. Compression garments and socks in particular, are well suited for active men and women, for people who are standing and sitting for long hours at work, and for people travelling long distances by car or air. There is increasing concern that air travellers are vulnerable to the increased air pressure and blood clots, and greater numbers of them are now turning to leg compressing socks.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 29/09/2005



• Jobst Socks – Medically Effective Stockings
  Jobst socks originated with founder Conrad Jobst in 1950. Today Jobst continues its commitment to provide effective sock compression therapy for the care and management of venous and lymphatic diseases, including varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, venous ulcers, peripheral edemas and lymphedema. They manufacture medically effective socks and stockings that look like fine fashionable style hosiery, at facilities registered with the FDA. Men’s and women’s compression socks are especially suited for active lifestyles, and for people who are standing and sitting for long hours at work, or travelling long distances by car or air. They market regular looking Ultra Sheer and Opaque stockings and knee-highs that use nylon and spandex yarns for women. Jobst also manufactures regular appearing casual socks in every day colours for men that are available in both knee and thigh high lengths.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 20/10/2005



• Socks For Diabetics – Treatment And Comfort
  When it comes to socks, one attribute outweighs all the others, comfort. The Tenderfoot Sock Company, a hosiery brand name dedicated to the comfort and protection of your feet, brings in new dimension to podiatry with their special range of socks for diabetics. This innovation represents a huge leap forward in the development of diabetic socks that enhance comfort even as they allow for better circulation and breath ability. This patented sock system comes in a diverse and expansive array of comfort socks as an affordable solution for diabetic women and men.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 15/05/2005



• Socks For Fixing Feet – Same Old Socks With New Purpose
  Socks have served the purpose of protecting the feet for ages. But this age-old concept of the utility of socks is fast changing with the entry of a special form of socks – socks for fixing feet.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 16/05/2005



• Futuro Support Socks – Socks To Support Your Legs
  A recent survey has been conducted by Futuro Beyond Support Hosiery. The survey has helped to discover that a considerable portion of the adult American population suffer from painful legs. Futuro Beyond Support Hosiery has come up with a sock solution to this problem by introducing the Futuro Support Socks.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 26/04/2005



• Medical Support Socks – Fashionable Therapy For Leg Fatigue
  With the re-launch of Beyond Support medical support socks, Futuro offers sufferers of leg fatigue a fashionable supporting hosiery option while ensuring comfort and relief from tired, achy legs, ankle swelling and minor varicose veins. This medical support sock is now available in an ultra sheer, silk weave variety with an attractive lace panty combining the class and style of the sock with pain relief.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 05/05/2005



• Compression Travel Socks – A Treatment In A Lighter Vein
  A considerable amount of attention has been paid to the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). It is a disease that develops due to a long distance air travel trip. People of 50 years or above are much more vulnerable to this kind of disease. The main cause of this disease is air compression within the aircraft. Most of the patients include those who have been recently operated, or are already suffering from serious illness. To cope with this situation, compression travel socks are an easy remedy.
  Author: William Pensworth - Date: 19/04/2005



• Activa Casual Sock - Relieve That Leg Fatigue
  The new Activa Men’s Casual Socks with 15-20 mm Hg graduated compression have an attractive herringbone pattern design. The pattern is knitted into the actual sock and does not affect the function or graduated compression. These casual socks are ideal for relief of chronic leg fatigue and heaviness, ankle and foot swelling, and mild varicosities without significant edema.
  Author: Stanley Woods - Date: 02/05/2004



• Compression Flight Sock – Ward Off Blood Clots
  That's what one hosiery company hopes your list of carry-on items will soon include. Potentially fatal blood clotting, known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT -- thought to be a danger among fliers who sit inactive during long flights -- is drawing increased attention since the death of a passenger last October. Appealing to concerned fliers, Wolford America is introducing compression stockings for men and women in department stores and airport shops, and on select Swissair, Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific flights. The nylon-and-cotton leggings, called Long Distance, are tightest at the ankles and knees to encourage blood flow away from the feet and toward the heart.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 23/10/2003



• Smith & Nephew Compression Sock – A Premium Medical Product
  Smith & Nephew is a London-based company which develops, manufactures and distributes medical products, including wound management, casting and bandaging products as well as orthopaedics and endoscopy products. Beiersdorf, which is based in Hamburg, Germany, develops, manufactures and distributes medical products such as wound management, casting, bandaging and phlebology products as well as cosmetics and self-adhesive tapes.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 23/10/2003



• Men's Compression Sock – Comfortable, Soft, Easy To Put On
  Special Features of Jobst for Men.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 22/10/2003



• Futuro Support Sock – An Effortless Solution For Leg Fatigue
  Half of all American adults suffer from tired, achy legs, many on a weekly basis, according to a recent survey conducted by Futuro Beyond Support Hosiery. In a society that thrives on activity, alleviating leg fatigue isn't always convenient. Unfortunately, as indicated in this survey, most Americans are choosing treatment options that prevent them from staying on the go. Of the 15,000 adults queried, 75% said they choose to treat their discomfort by elevating their legs, while 60% opt to sit or reduce activity altogether. While these simple solutions may provide relief, they do render the sufferer immobile which is contrary to busy lifestyles.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 22/10/2003



• Problem Reducing Sock – Prevents Foot Problems
  For the greater part of our lives, most of us hardly think about our feet. Then, without warning, they become a problem, developing bunions, corns, callouses, curly toes, swollen ankles, fallen arches and other nasties.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 16/10/2003



• Cotton Medical Sock – Prevents Red Rings Around The Ankle
  Fancy foot, this is all very well if you’re going to look after your feet, but if you get them pampered and polished and then squeeze them into tight nylon socks and shoes, then you’re undoing all the good work you’ve done.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 16/10/2003



• Cosyfeet Stretchy Sock – Comfort And Value
  I usually wear socks that are rather thin, with not much give. Therefore, I would say Cosyfeet Softops which don't have tight elastic round the top are much better for my circulation. I found these socks very comfortable to wear - no more constricting lines around my ankles. They were also nice and warm. The almost padded feel underneath was very beneficial to my metatarsals, especially when walking or doing any exercises.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 03/10/2003



• Comfortable Cushioned Sock – For Diabetics And Sensitive Feet
  P Hardy Technologies and Tenderfoot Sock Company, located in St. Michael, North Dakota, USA and the owner of a patented healthy sock system specifically designed for diabetics and people with sensitive feet, have signed an agreement to allow the purchase of the company’s unique sock products on the Internet.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 03/10/2003



• Sock For Fixing Foot – Advanced Modification System
  Oren Director/Founder of the FitSystem by Phil Oren® has developed an Advanced Modification System for modifying footwear for people that have badly deformed feet. He developed this system as a result of his own badly deformed feet.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 02/10/2003



• Protective Sock – An Essential Choice For Diabetics
  While summer is the time for open sandals or going barefoot, this could spell serious trouble for the 16 million people with diabetes. Self-managed footcare is important for diabetics, says Kenneth S. Hershon, M.D., endocrinologist and medical advisor to the Silipos® Don't Sugarcoat the Facts diabetes education campaign. Being proactive is very important with a disease like diabetes, since most of the responsibility for preventing traumatic complications, such as amputation, is placed on the patient. This means wearing protective shoes and socks at all times - even in the summer months - since a cut or splinter can turn into a medical emergency for a diabetic.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 30/09/2003



• Medical Support Sock – A Truly Fashionable Option
  Futuro redefines support hosiery with the relaunch of Beyond Support, offering sufferers of leg fatigue a more comfortable, fashionable option when choosing medical support hosiery to improve circulation. Futuro Beyond Support, a medically-proven support hosiery, is now available in a sheer, silk weave with an attractive lace panty. It is the first of its kind to provide a more fashionable look while ensuring comfort and relief for people who suffer from tired, achy legs, ankle swelling and minor varicose veins.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 29/09/2003



• Flight Sock – Compression Socks Reduce Likelihood Of Blood Clots
  Research shows compression socks can reduce likelihood of blood clots. New tests have shown that wearing compression socks on long-haul flights DOES reduce the chance of getting blood clots.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 26/02/2006



• Sock For Diabetics – Comfortable, Healthy And Online
  P Hardy Technologies and Tenderfoot Sock Company, located in St. Michael, North Dakota, USA and the owner of a patented healthy sock system specifically designed for diabetics and people with sensitive feet, have signed an agreement to allow the purchase of the company’s unique sock products on the Internet.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 31/08/2005



• Compression Travel Sock – Increased Risk Of Deep Vein Thrombosis
  As you will be aware, considerable press attention has focused on the increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during long-haul air travel and the preventative measures that can be taken by travellers. Consequently, more and more people are now being encouraged to wear compression travel socks during long flights to help prevent DVT. Clearly this is a wise step, particularly in at-risk patients (people over 50 years old, those having had recent surgery, or those with serious illness), as evidence suggests that wearing fitted travel socks helps to significantly reduce the risk of DVT.
  Author: Rony Swede - Date: 22/02/2006