Sigvaris will supply the Indianapolis Colts with the Athletic Recovery Sock, a sports compression sock for post-game and post-practice recovery and as a travel-sock for games on the road. Just wearing this support sock may not get you to the Super Bowl but it will keep you moving! The Sigvaris Athletic Recovery Sock is available for both men and women.
Compression socks are becoming more and more popular in athletic circles for their health benefits. No longer are they something to be avoided because they aren’t perceived as “cool”, in fact, they are now seen as a great accessory to anyone who is serious about performance and well-being.
Compression socks are designed to act as support systems for your legs and feet by improving circulation, controlling your body’s temperature, lessening fatigue, and giving good support to your muscles and ligaments. They are more than tight socks - they are designed with high quality materials and stitching for maximum comfort and what is referred to as graduated compression. This means that they are tighter at the ankle and less tight at the top. This improves blood circulation to your heart - an obvious benefit to athletes. In addition, many athletes find that compression will aid in muscle recovery after a rigorous workout or event, because it flushes lactic acid from the muscles.
Whether you are a recreational athlete or a serious competitor, be sure to include compression socks in your list of must-have gear and equipment. They provide circulatory support that has been proven medically and can allow faster recovery time for your aching, sore and tired muscles.
Economy Class Syndrome refers to the situation of being trapped on an airplane in a rigid seat with little leg room or room in the cabin to walk around. Not only is this an uncomfortable situation, it can also be dangerous to your health. Sitting for extended lengths of time can impede blood flow in your legs causing swelling, fatigue and even blood clots. Travel socks are very helpful to use in these situations because they counteract this problem. They are medically designed to apply gradual compression to promote good circulation in your legs and feet. They are tightest around the ankle and the pressure lessens up the leg. This stops blood from pooling or clotting. For this reason, travel socks are also great for alleviating the pain and discomfort of varicose veins and can prevent muscles from going into spasm.
Some of the features that travel socks have are a comfortable fit, tops that don’t bind or pinch the legs, but which stay up, and smooth seams. They come in all kinds of colors and styles for men and women, and are generally available in either a spandex and/or cotton nylon blends. Be sure to keep a few pairs on hand for whenever you need to travel to counteract the discomfort and risk of economy class syndrome!