Flight Socks

Our medical grade compression socks reduce the side effects of edema by gently squeezing your ankles and legs. Specific elevated fabric pressure up the legs increases blood flow from the venous system to the heart. Once the blood starts to move, swelling subsides. That’s why many doctors recommend compression socks for long-haul flights.

Sitting for prolonged periods on a plane, train, or in a car can cause blood and fluid to pool in the lower limbs. Stagnant blood flow may cause deep vein clotting, which can lead to pulmonary embolism and other dangerous medical conditions.

Graduated compression therapy assists venous return, helping your legs feel light, springy, and lean. You’ll notice an improvement in peripheral edema, lymphedema, and other medical conditions that cause swollen legs.

Gravity makes it challenging for your body to pump and circulate blood from your heart down to your feet and back. After prolonged periods of inactivity, this becomes even more challenging for your body. As a result, blood tends to pool in the lower extremities. Poor circulation can lead to pain, fatigue, swelling, venous insufficiency, or deep vein thrombosis.

Medical grade compression prevents fluid retention in tissue by reducing swelling and increasing its removal through improved venous return and lymphatic drainage.