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True Graduated Compression

performance sock leg The SIGVARIS Performance Sport Compression Socks (20-30)mmHg
What is true graduated compression, and how does it work?
When an athlete slips on a SIGVARIS Active Therapy sock, his or her legs will instantly feel supported and comfortable, but the real benefit of wearing true graduated compression happens at a deeper level. All SIGVARIS Active Therapy socks use the science of true graduated compression. This means that the compression is strongest at the ankle and gradually diminishes up the leg (see diagram). The compression socks actually act as a layer of muscle, gently squeezing stretched vein walls. This built-in feature helps fight the force of gravity and circulate the blood back to the heart more efficiently. When blood is properly circulated it provides much-needed oxygen and nutrients to tired muscles that have been deprived during a workout. Active Therapy Socks help muscles regenerate more efficiently, as well as help remove any lactic acid that is built up. Today's athletes understand that true graduated compression helps their performance, which is why athletes worldwide won't leave home without these socks.

Note: When you are looking to buy athletic compression socks, make sure the sock offers true graduated compression. Many products that claim to have compression don't feature true graduated compression. When you wear the SIGVARIS Performance Sock, you are guaranteed maximum compression at the ankle. The Active Therapy Line was created by SIGVARIS - a company with more than 50 years in the medical compression industry.

Medical Evidence

The Science Behind the Performance Sock

A number of medical studies support the theory that wearing compression socks or stockings can reduce recovery time and improve athletic performance.

Performance Sock Features:

Comfort Band with Safety Reflectors:
The extra-wide comfort band ensures a perfect hold without cutting into the skin.
The reflectors on the comfort band provide additional protection at night.
Achilles Tendon Protector:
Reduces vibration on vulnerable ligaments
Footbed Cushion and Toe Protector:
Protects toes and keeps feet blister free
Stays Dry:
High-tech fibers provide thermal and odor control; sock stays incredibly dry

SIGVARIS Athletic Recovery Socks

Benefits of The SIGVARIS Athletic Recovery Sock

The Athletic Recovery sock delivers 15-20mmHg of graduated compression, strongest at the ankle and less as it goes up the leg. By compressing the leg and calf with graduated external pressure, blood flow in the veins is improved, which increases circulation and oxygen to the muscle tissue. This helps to flush out the lactic acids built up in the leg during exercise, relieving tired, aching legs and exercise-induced muscle soreness.

Benefits include:
	Promotes lactic acid flush-out and relieves delayed onset muscle soreness Superior Athletic Sizing Assortment and comfort & fit with 50+ years of graduated compression expertise Patented Drirelease¨ and latex-free yarns with an embedded Freshguard¨ treatment that virtually eliminates odors True Graduated Compression from the global leader of graduated compression socks