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sgdoc

Oct 6, 08 14:33

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does anyone know the amount and distribution of compression in the knee high socks


cassidyfit1

Oct 6, 08 15:56

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Re: compression socks [sgdoc] [In reply to] Can't Post
They are all different.

Zoot says theirs is 18-24 mmHg
Not sure about Cep (although I have them too)
SLS3 says theirs is "24-26"

Then of course there are medical grade ones that vary a lot. I got a pair of Medi ones from www.ameswalker.com that are MUCH tighter than the Zoots or CEP (I got 20-30 mmHg)

Usually the higher # is at the ankle and the compression is reduced as the sock goes up the calf.

There is an article in the Nov. Triathlete Mag about compression socks too.

Hope this helps.

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sgdoc

Oct 6, 08 17:18

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Re: compression socks [cassidyfit1] [In reply to] Can't Post
thanks. it is quite true that medical socks can be 12-18mm hg, 20-30mm, 30-40mm, and 40-50mm hg.