From long flights to pregnancy and diabetes, many circumstances and conditions can cause pain and swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet. Enter compression socks and stockings — specially designed ...

Vein-related problems are becoming one of the more common chronic conditions in the United States. About 40 percent of the US population may be affected by chronic venous insufficiency, a condition ...

Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine. She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. Compression socks—also ...

Question: Why do I have to wear support stockings? Answer: If you are confined to bed or unable to walk, your doctor will order a specific stocking designed to prevent blood clots. These are ...

With the rise of athleisure fashion — off-duty comfort clothing that doubles as workout attire — a niche market has become trendy among busy millennials: compression stockings. The company VIM &VIGR ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Wearing compression stockings during the day may slightly improve sleep apnea at night, a small study suggests. The benefits of the knee-high socks, however, failed to ...

While they might not be considered the most stylish wardrobe essential, compression socks have lasting benefits whether you're wearing them for long walks or runs, standing at work all day or ...

Graduated compression stockings were used incorrectly in 29 percent of the patients and sized incorrectly in 26 percent of the patients according to new research. These stockings play an important ...