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Unisex Support Socks, Compression Stockings, Diabetic Foot Care

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Support Socks

Support socks, also called compression stockings, are a type of socks or hose used to improve circulation in the legs, ankles, feet, and toes. They can benefit those with diabetes or other vascular issues in order to reduce swelling, minimize varicose veins or blood clots, or simply to energize the legs for those who stand a lot. They are also helpful to wear after a surgery.

Rehabmart is pleased to carry a wide variety of efficacious support socks and hosiery from top quality vendors, such as Salk Inc., Independence Medical, Bauerfeind, Juzo, BSN Medical, McKesson Medical-Surgical, and EcoSox.

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Jobst Unisex Sport Compression Socks
Starting at: $61.21
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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  • Carbon fibers - Unique among athletic compression socks, it comes with activated carbon fibers that are integrated within the socks to provide foot odor control that also helps to keep the feet feeling cool and fresh.
  • Wide knee band - Comfortable knee band helps to keep the sock up during daily wear and strenuous activity
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Medi-Pak Anti-Embolism Stockings
Starting at: $19.14
Brand: McKesson
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Medi-Pak Anti-Embolism Stockings are compression stockings made for wear by bed-bound hospital patients, in order to ...
Brand: McKesson
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Jobst Ultrasheer Supportwear Mild Compression Pantyhose
Starting at: $46.52
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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  • Made of 81% nylon and 19% spandex
  • Available in black, bronze, or beige
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Jobst Therapeutic Socks  for Men, 15 - 20 mmHg
Starting at: $61.21
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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  • 15-20 mmHg compression level is suited for mild to moderate swelling
  • Unique forMen microfiber construction is woven with antimicrobial fibers to reduce growth of bacteria and keep feet feeling fresh
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Knee Length Anti-embolism Stockings by T.E.D
Starting at: $31.27
Brand: Medtronic
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  • Latex free
  • Toe opening
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Ecosox Bamboo Athletic Tube Socks
Starting at: $31.90
Brand: EcoSox
  • Moisture wicking to keep feet dry
  • Arch support - (fights fatigue and keeps sock from turning)
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Ecosox Bamboo Sport Low Cut Socks
Starting at: $36.22
Brand: EcoSox
  • Advanced Moisture Wicking
  • Arch Support
2.3 of 5 star customer rating
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Curad Knee Length Compression Sock, 15-20mmHg, by Medline
Starting at: $37.32
Brand: Medline
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CURAD® hospital-quality medical compression knee-high socks help provide controlled pressure and support to the leg ...
Brand: Medline
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Activa Sheer Therapy Mens Dress Socks
Starting at: $41.54
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Activa Sheer Therapy Men's Graduated compression socks help prevent and relieve leg fatigue and heaviness, ankle and ...
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Jobst  for Men Dress Socks, 8 - 15 mmHg
Starting at: $43.20
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Jobst for Men Dress Socks, 8 - 15 mmHg are stylish, comfortable men's socks. It's ribbed design makes it ideal for ...
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Curad Compression Stockings, Thigh-High
Starting at: $61.79
Brand: Medline
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  • Multiple size, colors, and compression levels to suit your medical needs
  • Sheer, latex-free material for a fashionable addition to any outfit
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Bauerfeind AchilloTrain Pro Achilles Tendon Ankle Support
Starting at: $136.08
Brand: Bauerfeind
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  • Lightweight, breathable anatomical knit will not retain heat and provides an excellent fit that is very comfortable to wear.
  • Promotes proprioception, thus heightening sensory awareness in the ankle for increased joint stabilization.
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Jobst Ultrasheer Knee High Support Stockings
Starting at: $27.01
Brand: Beiersdorf
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Jobst® Ultrasheer Knee High Support Stockings provide necessary compression and support while still looking good. ...
Brand: Beiersdorf
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Jobst Ultrasheer Knee High Support Stockings
Starting at: $34.24
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Jobst Ultrasheer Supportwear 8-15 mmHg, Knee High Mild Compression Stockings, combining style with mild support.
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Activa Ultra-Sheer Knee High
Starting at: $34.24
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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  • Designed to provide comfortable leg support.
  • Helps prevent fatigue due to long periods of sitting and standing.
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Ecosox Bamboo Sport Tab Socks
Starting at: $36.22
Brand: EcoSox
  • Moisture wicking to keep feet dry
  • Arch support - (fights fatigue and keeps sock from turning)
5 of 5 star customer rating
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Ecosox Bamboo Sport Quarter Socks
Starting at: $38.21
Brand: EcoSox
  • Moisture wicking to keep feet dry
  • Arch support - (fights fatigue and keeps sock from turning)
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Activa Sheer Knee High Therapy Dress Socks for Women
Starting at: $41.54
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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  • Provides graduated compression for vein-related issues
  • Available in a range of colors and sizes
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Activa Women's Dress Socks
Starting at: $41.54
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Activa Women's Dress Socks help to prevent and relieve leg fatigue and heaviness, ankle and foot swelling/aching, mild ...
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Activa Ultra-Sheer Thigh High with Lace
Starting at: $41.54
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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  • Designed to help improve the look and feel of your legs.
  • Helps prevent fatigue due to long periods of sitting and standing.
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Jobst Men's Classic Knee-High Support Socks
Starting at: $43.20
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Jobst for Men Classic Men's Supportwear Socks are provided in 8-15 mmHg compression in knee high length. The classic ...
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Jobst soSoft Women's Knee High Mild Compression Socks
Starting at: $43.20
Brand: Jobst
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Jobst soSoft Women's Knee High Mild Compression Socks. Medium weight pattern support socks for everyday activities in a ...
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Jobst Athletic Knee-High Support Socks
Starting at: $43.20
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Jobst Athletic Knee-High Support Socks are cushioned, unisex sport socks with mild knee high over the calf support. ...
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Jobst Ultrasheer Thigh High Support Stockings
Starting at: $44.86
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Jobst Ultrasheer Supportwear Thigh High Mild Compression Stockings with Lace Silicone Band. Combining style with mild ...
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Activa Ultra-Sheer Pantyhose
Starting at: $46.52
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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  • Designed to provide comfortable leg compression.
  • Helps improve the look and feel of legs with a silky feel.
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Jobst Ultrasheer Maternity Pantyhose
Starting at: $56.26
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Jobst Ultrasheer Supportwear Mild Compression Maternity Pantyhose, combining style with mild support.
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Relief  Therapeutic Knee High Support Stockings, 30-40 mmHg
Starting at: $66.16
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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  • 30-40 mmHg compression level - A high level of compression that provides assistance for severe swelling in the legs caused by lymphedema, edema, post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), varicose veins, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), severe and chronic venous insufficiency, orthostatic hypotension, and venous ulcers.
  • 3-D Knit structure - Innovative combination of 72% nylon, and 28% air-covered spandex yarn creates a therapeutic fit soft and comfortable enough to be worn for long periods of time.
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Jobst Relief Knee High Firm Compression Stockings
Starting at: $66.16
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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Designed to flatter both men and women, the Jobst Relief Knee High Firm Compression Stockings provide affordable, ...
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Jobst for Men Knee-High Therapeutic Socks, 20 - 30 mmHg and 30 - 40 mmHg
Starting at: $91.06
Brand: Essity Medical Solutions
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  • 20-30 mmHg compression is the most widely used, and provides effective therapy for moderate to severe lower extremity swelling
  • Unique forMen weave employs unique microfibers and strong yarns, resulting in exceptional durability combined with softness
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Jobst Unisex Relief Thigh-High Firm Compression Stockings
Starting at: $99.02
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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  • Used for moderate to severe varicose and post vein surgery
  • Reinforced heel pocket and generous toe area adds durability

What are Compression Stockings?

Compression stockings are used as an initial treatment for varicose veins. Varicose veins are blood vessels that have become twisted and enlarged. Compression stockings improve blood circulation in the legs by squeezing them, with the tightest area around the ankles and the pressure decreasing as the stocking goes up the leg. These stockings look a lot like pantyhose, and thigh high or knee high stockings, and are often applied as a non-surgical varicose vein treatment as well as for post-surgical support.

Varicose veins typically look like bulging blue or purple lines that twist and wind along the legs. In healthy veins, the valves make the blood flow in one direction and they block the blood from back flowing. The valves in varicose veins do not close completely, which causes the blood to pool and the veins to become enlarged. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but appear much smaller. They also may be present in the face as well as the legs.

Along with their appearance, symptoms of this condition include muscle cramping, aching, a burning sensation in the legs, itching around the veins, swelling in the lower legs, and discomfort after sitting or standing for long periods of time. Skin ulcers may form around the ankles in some cases. The likelihood of developing varicose veins increases with advancing age, pregnancy, family history of varicose veins, obesity, being female, and standing for long periods of time. Compression stockings can diminish the symptoms of this condition, but they do not cure it.

Since the stockings apply more pressure around the ankles and less towards the top of the legs, they encourage the blood to move up the legs towards the heart. This aids in preventing blood from accumulating in the feet and lower legs. The pressure reduces discomfort, swelling/edema, and the chances of forming a blood clot. A blood clot happens when the clotting agents in the blood cause elements of the blood to stick together, or coagulate. In a healthy body this is an important mechanism, but unneeded clots formed by stagnant blood can cause serious health issues. These issues may be stroke, pulmonary embolism, or death of the tissue.

Compression stockings are available in many styles and colors, and are made of an elastic material. For best results, they should be worn every day, all day long, and taken off at night. Since the stockings are tight, they may need to be tugged fairly hard to pull them over the feet and ankles. This may pose a problem for those with arthritis or other conditions that cause weakness in the hands, but there are stocking donners available that can provide assistance.

What is Pedal Edema?

Pedal edema refers to swelling in the body’s legs and feet. The direct cause of edema is the accumulation of fluid within the tissue of the affected body parts, and there are many underlying causes that can produce it. Old age is one of the most common causes of pedal edema. Aging is also connected with several other specific causes. These include varicose veins and other issues with circulation in the legs and feet. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause edema through inflammation, and sitting or standing without moving around for long periods of time can also be enough to cause this condition.

Other potential causes include clots, infections, lymphatic obstructions, burns, bites, or stings. Swelling can result from any change to the pressure of tissue or fluid in the legs, including blood vessel pressure, inflammation, lymphatic pressure, and other changes. All of these factors go together with the effects of gravity, which is why the feet and legs are the most common targets of edema.

Hormones associated with menstruation and pregnancy can induce edema in some women. There are drugs that can cause this condition as well, in particular, steroids and blood pressure medication. Some types of antidepressants can also be the cause of pedal edema. Pedal edema is a common side effect of other more serious medical conditions, too. Emphysema reduces the ability of the body to get oxygen through the lungs, therefore, swelling of the feet and legs can occur. Problems with the heart, kidney, liver, and bladder can have similar effects. Altitude sickness, which is caused by extreme changes in pressure, can cause pedal and other forms of edema.

How are Diabetes and Swollen Feet Connected?

Many physical disorders may cause a connection between swollen feet and diabetes. For diabetics, one of the most common underlying issues is neuropathy, a degenerative disease that affects the nervous system. The damaged nerves cannot send pain and discomfort signals to the brain, therefore, diabetics often suffer from foot infections and injuries. In neuropathy, the blood vessels do not constrict and relax normally, triggering a fluid buildup.

Another very serious disorder is nephropathy. This is a disease of the kidneys which also causes swollen feet and ankles. Charcot’s arthropathy is a complication of neuropathy that can show itself in those with diabetes, and a typical symptom is swollen feet. It may occur in both feet, but it generally affects only one foot. The symptoms are usually lack of pain, sudden swelling, and slow healing foot injuries. Those with Charcot’s frequently report the affected foot is warm to the touch.

In addition, peripheral vascular disease can make feet swell in diabetics. Often, diabetics experience some swelling in the feet when beginning an insulin treatment. However, this swelling usually disappears in a few weeks. When experiencing excessive swelling in the feet, ankles, or legs, an individual should consult a doctor. Although there is a strong connection between swollen feet and diabetes, many other factors may be the actual cause. Those with liver dysfunction or high cholesterol buildup in the blood vessels may also exhibit swelling in the lower extremities.


Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO

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