True Graduated Compression When an athlete slips on
SIGVARIS Active Therapy Socks, 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 below).
These compression socks act as a layer of muscle, gently squeezing stretched
vein walls. This built-in feature helps fight the force of gravity and circulate
blood back to the heart more efficiently. True Graduated Compression Compression
is greatest at the ankle, gradually decreasing up the leg. When blood is
properly circulated, it restores much-needed oxygen and nutrients to tired
muscles that have been deprived during a workout. Active Therapy Socks help
muscles regenerate more efficiently and help to remove any lactic acid that has
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 shopping for athletic compression socks, keep in mind
that many brands don’t actually offer the benefits of true graduated
compression. The Active Therapy Line was created by SIGVARIS, a company with
more than 50 years in the medical compression industry. 
Sigvaris Athletic Recovery Running Sock: Graduated compression therapy has leapt from the medical to the athletic world. The Sigvaris Athletic Recovery sock is uniquely designed to improve both performance and after performance recovery. Lactic acid builds up in muscles during exercise and causes burn and discomfort afterwards. The Athletic Recovery sock flushes out the lactic acid in the muscles as it pumps blood up the leg. Woven with patented DriRelease latex-free yards and embedded with environmentally friendly Freshguard to eliminate odors. Compression socks for runners have become very popular resulting in a lot of poorly made imitations on the market. With the Sigvaris Athletic Recovery sock you can be confident that you are buying the best quality controlled graduated compression.
