Can Specially Stitched Socks Stop Shuffling Seniors From Stumbling?

It ’s a bold claim , but a Japanese company calledTerumoclaims to have developed aspecial type of sockthat can stop shuffling seniors from jaunt over low obstacles like rugs or the edge of carpet . The closed book is a custom sewing technique that causes the wearer to feel an up pull on the front of their feet , which in twist help shift their meat of somberness back towards their heel , improving balance .

The disjoined panel on the top and back of the Upwalk socks are made from a tightly woven cotton plant that resists stretching — at least compared to the balance of the sock . And as a result , while walking the toes are pull up which can help prevent them from hitting low - lie in obstacles . Besides , consider of yourself walking on slippery internal-combustion engine — you tend to quash redact too much pressure on your toe to aid maintain your Libra . It ’s the same idea here .

you may get yourself a pair of Upwalk socks — in your choice of pink , grayish , and black — for about $ 20 from import workshop likeWhite Rabbit . Or , if you do n’t have that much solitaire , the same effect can probably be action with a roster of lineament packing tape . [ TerumoviaInventor Spot ]