In order to make sports more comfortable, various sports accessories are designed. One of them are compression socks, which help to significantly ease the load on the legs of runners.
Compression socks for running
Socks with compression effect have several functional purposes:
- facilitate long-term loads on the legs that arise during training or marathons;
- contribute to the restoration of blood flow in the legs after running. Therefore, many athletes prefer to wear them immediately after running;
- Compression socks effectively help with swelling, thrombosis or inflammation of the veins. They prevent the occurrence of such diseases, and also support those who already have some problems with their legs;
- reduce the feeling of heaviness in the legs. This is achieved by reducing blood pressure on the veins;
- reduce the production of lactic acid and increase blood circulation in the legs.
Medical compression socks
Compression socks from varicose are widely used for its treatment. They are able to effectively and without risk of eliminating symptoms of dilated veins.
The principle of the action of socks is based on exerting pressure on the legs, which facilitates the flow of blood to the heart. In this case, the greatest impact is on the ankle, and the higher in the leg is gradually becoming smaller. With the movement of the feet, the work of the muscles is intensified and, thus, blood circulation is improved.
Depending on the degree of spread and severity of the disease, socks can be of different lengths and differ in pressure strength. When performing treatment with socks, they should be worn throughout the day and taken only at night. In some cases, on the recommendation of a doctor, they are left even during sleep.
Recommendations for choosing socks
Like any product, socks are subject to wear. In addition, if they are improperly selected, it can lead to rubbing the skin. To avoid such discomfort and choose a product that will last as long as possible, it is recommended to pay attention to the composition of the socks.
Ideal option will be a product made of several materials that have the ability to breathe, namely:
- wool;
- nylon;
- polyester;
- spandex;
- lycra;
- moisture-absorbing fiber made on the basis of polyester.
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