The socks are tighter around the ankles and lower calves to exert a gentle pressure. Lots of athletes wear compression socks.

PITTSBURGH, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a product that would aid in applying compression stockings," said one of two inventors, from Bradenton, Fla., "so we invented MY FOOT ...

Compression therapy plays a crucial role in the prevention and management of venous disease, a main cause of venous leg ulcers. This article, the second in a three-part series on venous leg ulcers, ...

Before she was in the news for what she wasn't wearing, Britain's Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, was causing a fashion sensation by making flesh-color pantyhose popular again. The subject ...

To reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism, it is essential that patients are given the right support regarding the use of antiembolism stockings All inpatients should be assessed for venous ...