When you first think about a patient wearing compression stockings, you probably picture an elderly person recovering in a hospital bed. However, if you know anything about the risks of deep vein thrombosis during long airline flights, you can probably guess that compression stockings are worn by everyone from college students to business men. And you can add Red Sox team players to that list.
The Red Sox players have recently made their way to Japan (although there was some controversy about whether or not they were going to go). When they got on the plane, one of their team doctors suggested that it might be wise to protect themselves from DVT and varicose veins by wearing compression stockings during the long flight. They were offered for free to anyone that was interested in wearing them and some of the players did indeed take advantage of the offer.
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Question of the Day: Would you be surprised to learn that many athletes wear compression stockings to protect their legs during both exercise and travel?
