Why do Sports Professionals Wear GC Tech Medical Grade Compression Socks?
The last few years has seen a steady increase in the market for compression clothing. The most commonly known item of all these is the compression sock. [ClickPress, Mon Sep 13 2010] This has traditionally been worn to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis during long haul flights and travel (sometimes known as a flight sock). Compression has been known to help with reducing the risk of developing DVT during flights but also has been known to aid injury and swelling for hundreds of years. The refinements associated with medical grade compression have been used for over 30 years to treat varicose veins and ulcers. Numerous trials have been performed over this time and recently all UK NHS hospitals became legislated to fit anyone who has any risk of DVT with medical grade compression socks. As the technology has matured compression products have begun to reach the High St. Cyclists, joggers and other amateur sports participants have taken their lead from the word of professional sports, where com
