Scholls Flight Sock

Description: Sheer Natural. Compression socks help support blood flow in the legs to prevent clots from occuring.

Newest Review: ... pain, breathlessness, coughing up blood and collapse. For this reason it is vital to think about prevention, and this is ... more

... where these Scholl stockings are a real bonus. To purchase these go to a chemist. They retail for about £12 and you can choose from a range of 2 colours. This is great because when they first came out they were all black, but now ladies can get some in a natural flesh shade, which look aesthetically better. They are available in different sizes, and it is really important to measure yourself correctly and to purchase the right one. To wear them you carefully put them on -this will be hard as they are meant to be close fi...more

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Scholls Flight Sock: Socks That Could Save Your Life. (1397 words)
by - written on 24/08/09 (Very useful, 64 readings)
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Scholl flight socks are a good purchase if you are flying, or indeed if you are going to be travelling in a car for any length of time. It's strange really because they are marketed as flight socks, but the condition of "Deep Vein Thrombosis" is also more common when any person remains inactive for long periods of time. Flying is a major risk factor, but there are many. So just for a moment I'll pop my nurse's hat and explain what "Deep Vein Thrombosis" or DVT is all about. If you are a driver and have ever been on the M6 north of Lancaster, at quiet times, you will appreciate the wide open 3 lane motorway and the ease of driving. It is ... Read the complete review

Lovely lovely socks! (767 words)
by - written on 06/09/08 (Very useful, 457 readings)
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Scholl flight socks With all of the hype about these I am always amazed when i get onto an aeroplane that i seem to be about the only one wearing them. I know this because I see people in their shorts, although it's more tricky to decide on business flights when people are suited and booted. WHAT DO THEY DO? When on an aeroplane, the long periods of inactivity, combined with often cramped conditions and dehydration can cause circulatory problems including Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). DVT risks increase as you get older, during pregnancyand with a previous history of blood clots, but it is recommended that everyone wears the socks unless ... Read the complete review