flight socks
Airplane leg compression
Flight socks are compression stockings worn during long flights to promote blood circulation and reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis.
The graduated pressure helps prevent blood from pooling in the lower legs during extended periods of sitting: I always wear flight socks on transatlantic flights.
- blood flowMovement through vessels
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- pressure gradientSpatial variation in force
- support hosePressure legwear for circulation
- tight fitBarely enough space
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