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My legs ache or swell when I travel Print E-mail

Travel can cause swelling of the feet and ankles. This is because sitting for long periods of time, overeating, cabin air pressure and dry cabin air allows the blood to pool in the lower legs which can lead to more serious issues, i.e. blood clots.

To ensure maximum comfort, reduce your risks and therefore gain greater enjoyment from your travels, we suggest the following:   
  • Compression stockings (class 1 minimum ie. 20mm Hg pressure at the ankle), properly fitted by our trained staff can help you avoid the tired leg syndrome, jet lag and puffy ankles. 
  • Poorly fitted compression stockings can do more harm than good so it is important to choose your compression stockings according to your ankle, calf and below knee measurements (not just on a shoe size). 
  • Most importantly have your risks factors evaluated.  

Please feel welcome to come in and view our wide range of compression stockings for both men and women available in fashion colours.

NB: the 'white coloured' hospital compression stockings are ideal for the recumbent position ie. post surgery (lying in bed), however are not advisable for ambulation (upright position and walking)

 

Click here for medical compression stockings (class 1- 20mmHg pressure), costs from $65

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