Support/sport sock

Details Support/sport sock Support/sport sock

1996-10-31

1999-05-04

Hale, Gloria M.

Apparel

Nether garments

Stockings

2239, A41B 1100

Patent

active

058989480

ABSTRACT:
A support/sport sock for enhancing athletic performance. The sock includes a sock body of an elastomeric material which exhibits a pressure gradient against the calf of the leg which varies from a maximum proximate the foot portion of the sock to a minimum at the top end. The sock may include a padded heel portion and ball portion and an absorbent lining. A plurality of biomechanical support panels are incorporated into the sock body at locations thereon corresponding to the major muscle-tendon groups of the lower leg. These biomechanical supports serve to stabilize and support these muscle-tendon groups during athletic activity. The sock may be combined with an athletic shoe or other footwear.

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