compression sock
Tight leg sleeve
A compression sock is a tight-fitting stocking that applies graduated pressure to the lower leg, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling.
Athletes wear them for performance and recovery; medical patients use them to prevent blood clots during long flights or after surgery: The doctor recommended compression socks for her varicose veins.
Movement through a system
- venousOf certain blood vessels
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- varicoseAbnormally enlarged, twisted
DVT · lymphedema · phlebitis · clotting · gradient · prophylaxis · swelling · diabetes
Leg and foot garments
- stockingKnit leg garment
- knee-highUp to the leg joint
- calf-lengthExtending to mid-lower-leg
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
spandex · nylon · knitwear · fabric · seamless · moisture-wicking · breathable · toeless
One who sprints
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
training · performance · jogging · track · speedwork · racing · muscle fatigue · lactic acid
After a medical procedure
- healingRestoration of health
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- restCessation of activity
- elevationHeight above reference point
recuperation · physiotherapy · muscle recovery · soreness · inflammation · RICE method · downtime · ice bath
Comfortable tightness or warmth
- pressureForce upon contact
- firmnessResistance to deformation
- tensionStretched or strained state
- tightnessState of being constricted
grip · sizing · measurement · comfortable · constriction · supportive · secure
circulation
Movement through a system
- venousOf certain blood vessels
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
varicose · DVT · lymphedema · phlebitis · clotting · gradient · prophylaxis · swelling · diabetes · neuropathy
hosiery
Leg and foot garments
- stockingKnit leg garment
- knee-highUp to the leg joint
- calf-lengthExtending to mid-lower-leg
elastic · spandex · nylon · knitwear · fabric · seamless · moisture-wicking · breathable · toeless · footless
runner
One who sprints
endurance · training · performance · jogging · track · speedwork · racing · muscle fatigue · lactic acid · long-distance
post-surgery
After a medical procedure
- healingRestoration of health
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- restCessation of activity
elevation · recuperation · physiotherapy · muscle recovery · soreness · inflammation · RICE method · downtime · ice bath · jet lag
snugness
Comfortable tightness or warmth
tightness · grip · sizing · measurement · comfortable · constriction · supportive · secure
- rehabilitationrehab, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, inpatient rehab
- elastic thingsrubber, elastic, spandex, elastic band, latex
- health suppliesbandage, pharmacy, bandages, drugstore, gauze
- hosierytights, stockings, nylons, hose, knee-highs
- medical aidswheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, hearing aid
- therapy aidstherapy swing, resistance band, exercise ball, foam roller, massage ball
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