Elasticated socks

froma-z

Rose_sparky
Just had a quick look on scholl website here is info on the socks:

Patient Information Leaflet

This leaflet applies only to Scholl Flight Socks.
If there is anything that you do not understand or if you need further information or advice, you should ask your pharmacist or doctor who will have more details.


At risk categories

There is growing evidence that passengers on long-haul flights are at increased risk from developing potentially life-threatening deep vein thrombosis – DVT (blood clots).
Everyone is at risk, including those with no previous history of leg swelling (oedema). However, those at highest risk are:
· passengers on flights of 4 hours or more duration
· people over 40 years of age
· people over six feet tall, or under five feet tall
· people with varicose veins
· people with heart disease
· people suffering from cancer
· those with a history of blood clots
· those who have recently undergone surgery
· those who have had recent leg injuries
· women taking the contraceptive pill


What the socks do

Scholl flight socks uses a clinically proven graduated compression system to improve blood flow, which can help relieve leg discomfort.
The flight socks have the appropriate amount of support to help blood circulation, To help prevent the build up of excess fluid in the legs. This is helpful as blood flow can slow down during long periods of inactivity.


Directions

School Flight Socks should be worn in place of normal socks throughout the flight. Always wear both socks and ensure that they are pulled up to just below the knee.


Caution statement

Do not use if you have serious circulatory problems such as active arterial or venous disease. Consult a healthcare professional:
· if you have a previous history or arterial or venous disease
· if you suffer from diabetes
· if you are currently using prescribed compression hosiery

Hope this helps I underlined the bit about wearing then throughout the flight, as I said just put them on on board the plane or like flutterby suggested just before you board.
Hope this helped

swizzle_2

Do you think these socks are realy needed?

We are a family of 4 travelling down under- they do not seem to sell them in child sizes- is this because children do not sit still?

Also I don`t expect to be able to be allowed to sit still for more than an hour.

Looked at risk factor and only hubbie comes into it as he is over 40-plus a bit tubby!Expect he will get to sit still more than me!

froma-z

Hi Swizzle
We went to Australia last Nov (hubby & I). Dont know about Kids socks prob like you say maybe to active to sit long time.
I brought socks for us both (me being in my late late 40's & hubby being in early 50's). We had never done long haul before, but my feet are always prone to swelling when flying, just to Greece & hubby is one of those travellers that can sleep anywhere!. Anyway had no problems. They are not uncomfortable to wear so investing in some would not hurt. If not (dont know who you are flying with but Qantas were very good at letting you walk about plane at any time!. We were sat near the back where there is a good standing area where you can chat to other passengers whilst stretching those legs.
For comfort I just wore t shirt, sweatshirt on top, combat like trousers which I was comfy in. Looser the better though!. The most important thing was my slippers just put them in your flight bag & slip on when you get in your seat.
If you are not getting flight socks dont sleep for to long, plenty of fluids (water,.....not to much free alcholic drinks!!!) and keep getting up for a stretch. Most Important..... Enjoy Australia!.

trets77

i think they are mainly a precaution , but a cheap and pain free one so they are very worth doing IMO. plus you can re use them for all future flights

imagine how you feel if god forbid you did get DVT and you had not spent a few pounds that could of avoided it.

on the flight get up a least every 2 hours and walk for 10 mins then stretch your foot forward and back and stretch your calfs ect.

what your are basically trying to achieve is the blood that goes to your toes gets back up again not getting stuck and blocking veins ect .

as someone who has had deep vein surgery let me tell you it is not something you want to experinace if you can help it .

shopndrop

We always put ours on when we are on plane and just before take off and then put normal socks back on once we have landed but before getting off plane. Got ours from Boots a few weeks ago and they were on 3 for 2.

alanjuk

shopndrop wrote:

Got ours from Boots a few weeks ago and they were on 3 for 2.

Is that especially for Jake the peg?

pattycake

I bought my flight socks from my local independent pharmacy. They measured my foot and calf and as they did not actually stock a pair of the correct size, they ordered them in for me. I cannot understand buying them on e-bay as how can they possibly fit correctly? I was told that ill fitting socks can actually do more harm than good.

When I fly long haul, I put on the socks as soon as I board the plane. When the seat belt lights come on for landing - off come the socks. I used to get horribly swollen ankles, but not any more. Also, I find planes very cold and the socks keep my feet warm too. I put the free socks provided over the flight socks and do not put my shoes back on.

The last couple of short haul flights I have made, now I am into boots not sandals, I have worn my flight socks instead of normal socks. They are perfectly comfortable.

Lord_Gardener

Got ours from Lloyds Pharmacy for our trip to Oz last Nov. Put them on when on plane! Also took low dose asprin asprin for a few days before flight! Did lots of walking around the plane!!