But those of you who arrived at your last holiday destination with heavy legs and swollen feet after hours or even days of travelling by car, train, coach or by air can simply and actively prevent this next time with the travel sock medi travel.

Risk of traveller's thrombosis and oedema

The risk of traveller's thrombosis and swollen legs and feet increases on long journeys. The return flow of blood to the heart in the veins grows slower due to the flexed position of the knees and in the groin. Low air pressure and low air humidity on the aircraft and the lack of physical exercise on journeys are other factors that may favour the formation of blood clots in the veins. If these become dislodged there is a very real risk of thrombosis. Possible warning signs are, e.g. calf pain, swelling of the ankle or the lower leg, blue discolouration, or a cold feeling in the leg.

medi travel with ultimate compression technology minimises the risk of thrombosis

medi travel is the first and only clinically tested travel stocking (The Lancet, 2001). It minimises the risk of thrombosis and effectively prevents oedema. The compressive active travel sock with ultimate comporession technology deliberately exerts the highest compression at the ankle. This then decreases up towards the knee. Distended veins are pressed together, the inner venous valves close again to accelerate the blood circulation to the heart. By wearing medi travel you will arrive at your destination with relaxed, slender legs, feeling well, and you can start enjoying your holiday right from the very first minute.

Who is at increased risk?

There are additional tips for smokers, pregnant women or diabetics and people who are overweight to help minimise the risk of traveller's thrombosis. They should drink plenty of water, tea or fruit juice mixed with sparkling water and choose loose clothing and comfortable shoes. Exercises such as rocking and circling your feet will get your circulation going. Every muscle contraction promotes the return blood flow to the heart. People who otherwise do not have any problems with their veins can intensify this effect with the medi travel sock. medi travel is an over-the-counter active sock for those with no previous venous problems. Patients with venous disease should always wear their prescribed medical compression stockings when travelling.

The travel sock medi travel...

... is available in five sizes (S – XXL) and two lengths (normal, short) in the colours black and caramel, exclusively from specialist medical retailers. Your ankle circumference (not your shoe size) is decisive for choosing the right size. This is where the compression is strongest, it then tapers off in the right proportion up towards the knee (ultimate compression technology). The patented Clima Fresh System ensures antibacterial freshness for the feet, the Clima Comfort technology guides perspiration away from the skin to the outside of the garment for a pleasant, dry skin feeling.