Compression socks

Given the international nature of the world these days, traveling from country to country has become a necessity for some people, flights between distant countries such as America and Australia can mean having to put up with a 22 hour flight. In addition to the annoyance of having to sit in a seat for 22 hours there is also the health risk that this places on the traveler. The risk of deep vein thrombosis on long haul flights is very real and can be significantly reduced by the use of compression socks, provided that the socks are worn in the correct fashion the traveler should feel safe in the knowledge that the chance of them getting DVT is significantly reduced. This article seeks to point out the features and benefits of compression socks, as well is letting the reader know a bit of the history, and the right way of wearing these socks.
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