2. About Dr. Segal’s
Advanced Design Technology with True Graduated
Compression Therapy by Dr. Segal’s
Founded in 2012 in Vancouver BC, and designed by a Surgeon with
over 20 years experience treating patients with Vein Disease, Dr. Segal’s
makes fashionable, technically advanced compression socks for the
effective relief of tired, achy, swollen legs.
3. Pregnancy plays a role in the development of varicose veins. Thirty percent of
women pregnant for the first time, and 55 percent of women who have had
two or more full term pregnancies develop varicose veins. Women who are
pregnant are also at a high risk for the development of a Deep Vein
Thrombosis, known as DVT. One reason is due to the increased blood volume
at full term. Additionally, pregnancy causes hormonal changes that increase
blood coagulability, a measure of how easily blood clots. Wearing
compression socks can help keep your legs healthy during pregnancy and
beyond.
4. Wearing the socks during exercise was believed to aid performance,
increase oxygen delivery and blood flow, reduce the jarring, vibration and
stress to the muscles, and prevent soft tissue damage such as
shin splints. Some athletes felt the added compression around the calves
and ankles also aided proprioception and even improved balance. It was
also hoped that improving venous blood flow, and adding calf muscle
compression, would result in increased endurance, more efficient muscle
firing, and faster running times.