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"Medical stockings" support normalization of the blood flow and improve swelling and heavy feeling in the legs.

The blood conveyed by the artery should be returned to the heart through the mechanism of "venous return" but the decline of this mechanism due to prolonged standing work or perioperative or postoperative bed rest promotes accumulation of blood in the lower parts of the legs.
Continuation of such conditions causes various symptoms, including swelling or heavy feeling in the legs, hot flushes and pain.
ALCARE recommends the use of Medical stockings which gradually compress the legs, support venous return and improve the symptoms of poor venous return.

ALCARE offers blood flow support care to accomplish total care for venous return.
C&G CARE	<Compression & Gradation Care> Compression & Gradation Care is a concept of care which ALCARE proposes. It can be achieved by compression and continuous changes of compression gradation.

What are Medical stockings?

Our Medical stockings are designed to increase the external pressure applied by the stockings on the legs by adopting a special knitting technique which is completely different from the technique adopted for conventional stockings.
This stocking enables improvement of venous return by gradually decreasing the pressure from the ankle to the thigh. They can be used to reduce any swelling or heavy feeling in the legs and support the during / after operation blood flow.

Types of Medical stockings
[Consider your likely usage and size and select the optimum type.]

The Medical stockings are available in various types depending on pressure levels and sizes. Select one that meets your purpose but consult with your doctor to select the optimum type if you need elastic stockings that apply high pressure to your legs.

TYPE				SIZE
Calf Stocking	Stocking	Panty Hose		SS ,S, M, L, LL

Useful hints for maintaining normal blood flow in the legs in daily life

Avoid prolonged standing. Avoid standing for a long period of time and take a rest by sitting with the legs in a slightly higher position for about 5-10 minutes every hour. Instead of taking a rest, you can use your leg muscles by walking on the spot, which improves venous return.	Keep your legs in a position slightly higher than your heart while sleeping.	During pregnancy, pay particular attention to any swollen vessels in your legs.

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