Compression socks are new, hip clothing items that are becoming more and more popular. Runners, office workers, nurses and pilots are using them on a daily basis. However there are still doubts whether compression socks are the real deal, or just placebo. This infographic details the research concerning compression socks. All the results point to compression socks helping blood circulation. The research is not conclusive, but better athletic performance and better blood circulation can be the result of wearing compression socks.

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