Compression Stockings: Sport and Everyday

Kompressionsstruempfe fuer Sport und Alltag

Compression stockings apply targeted pressure to legs, promoting blood return to the heart. In sports: supports recovery. In everyday life: helps with vein issues and long standing/sitting.

How Compression Works

Pressure strongest at ankle, decreasing upward (graduated compression).

In Sports

Running: may reduce muscle vibration. Best evidence: 12-24h post-training recovery.

In Everyday Life

Standing jobs: 8+ hours. Flights: 4+ hours. Pregnancy: on medical advice.

Compression vs Normal Socks

Normal socks have no measurable pressure. For real compression: certified stockings (Class 1-4).

SOKKS Sport Socks