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The feet and hands are among the extremities that are most frequently exposed to stress, since they are responsible for supporting the entire weight of the body, and perform most of the daily tasks, respectively. For this reason, the use of electrotherapy in these areas is very frequent and garments dedicated to these extremities, i.e. conductive socks and gloves, are highly recommended.
These garments are ergonomically designed to apply the electrical impulses evenly to both hands and feet, so a variety of factors need to be taken into consideration when selecting the right socks or gloves. In the following paragraphs, you will learn what criteria you should take into consideration when selecting conductive gloves or socks, and which are the best garments of this type that you can purchase.
Best conductive socks and gloves for electrotherapy
- Area of use: Hands
- Pack: 2 units
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: One size
- Material: Not specified
- Including adapter cable
- Good conductivity
- Helps to improve mobility
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Increases blood circulation
- Material not specified
- Compatible only with TENS machines
- Electrodes not included
The conductive gloves can be used to apply a gentle electric current massage to various areas of the body, as well as allowing you to apply a full facial massage. The purchase includes a pair of brand new KONMED conductive gloves, and a pair of universal connection cables to attach your gloves to any TENS electrostimulator.
- Area of Use: Hands, knees and feet
- Pack: 2 knee pads, 2 socks and 2 gloves
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: One Size: One Size
- Material: Silver fibre, cotton and spandex
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Several different garments in the same pack
- Ideal for the treatment of injuries
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Includes adapter cable
- Electrodes not included
- One size fits all
- Easy to scrape the skin
In addition, its thermodynamic design allows it to quickly adapt to human body temperature, and can be used to treat medical conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetic pain, arthritis and many others. Each package includes one pair of gloves, one pair of knee braces, one pair of conductive socks.
- Area of use: Feet
- Pack: 1 unit
- Electrodes included: Yes
- Size: One Size: One Size
- Material: Silver wire
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Increases blood circulation
- Includes electrodes
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Helps to improve mobility
- One size fits all
- Single unit
- Not recommended for machine washing
The quality of the silver thread that makes up the garment ensures optimal distribution of the electrical current in the foot and ankle area increasing the efficiency of each session. The purchase package includes a pair of conductive silver filament socks, and a bottle of conductive liquid, which will be ideal to ensure the best results when wearing the garments.
- Use Zone: Feet
- Pack: 2 socks and 2 pads
- Electrodes included: Yes
- Size: One Size
- Material: Silver fibre, cotton and spandex
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Includes electrodes
- Includes adapter cable
- Ideal for treating injuries
- One size fits all
- Absorbing a large amount of sweat
- Not recommended for machine washing
This complete package contains a pair of universal size socks, knitted in silver thread to improve conduction, three premium electrodes for use with the wiring of the devices, a spray bottle of Trace 60 electrode skin preparation solution, and a detailed user manual to get all the benefits you need.
- Area of use: Hands
- Pack: 2 units
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: XL
- Material: Fibre and nylon
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Includes adapter cable
- Various size options
- Reduces swelling
- Reusable and washable
- Electrodes not included
- Low conductivity
- Not suitable for sensitive skin
The package includes only one pair of gloves, which come in a single gray color and in sizes ranging from S to XL, are washable and reusable, the fiber weave is designed to cover the entire hand and wrist, and its design makes it compatible with most TENS and EMS electrostimulation devices.
- Area of use: Hands
- Pack: 2 units
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: L
- Material: Silver Nylon
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Increases blood circulation
- Good conductivity
- Various size options
- Not recommended for machine washing
- Electrodes not included
- Not suitable for sensitive skin
When you buy the package, you acquire a pair of 100% new conductive gloves, and a pair of electrodes that are connected to each glove to apply the electric current. This current will serve to alleviate a variety of hand ailments, as well as improve circulation and apply to other regions of the body.
- Area of use: Foot
- Pack: 2 units
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: One size only
- Material: Silver fibre, cotton and spandex
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Reduces swelling
- Helps to improve mobility
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Ideal for the treatment of injuries
- One size fits all
- Does not include electrodes
- Not easy to dry when exposed to water
The socks are made of a combination of silver fiber, cotton and spandex, which increases the range of sizes to which they can be fitted, reduces current resistance and increases conductivity. The package includes only one pair of socks, which you can connect to your TENS or EMS device, either with the snap connector included in the package, or with the standard connection pin.
- Area of use: Hands
- Pack: 2 units
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: L
- Material: Fibre
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Includes adapter cable
- Various size options
- Increases blood circulation
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Not recommended for machine washing
- Not suitable for sensitive skin
- Electrodes not included
When you purchase the product you will get a pair of silver fiber gloves interwoven with cotton and nylon for better resistance and conductivity, as well as a set of conductive cables to connect the garments to your electro stimulator of choice. The gloves are compatible with a wide variety of devices and are available in size L.
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Buying guide: What should I consider to buy the best conductive socks & gloves?
Due to the complexity of the extremities for which electrostimulation gloves and socks are designed, it is necessary to keep in mind certain criteria necessary to select the right garments, and apply an optimal treatment.
- Type of use: In general, electrostimulation gloves and socks facilitate the treatment of ailments in the areas for which they are designed. EMS therapy is generally not intended to be applied directly to the hands or feet.
- Ergonomics: the best quality garments of this type are designed to adapt to the specific size and shape of the limb, allowing a more precise application of electrotherapy.
- User experience: the application of this type of therapy with the use of garments requires certain knowledge about the operation of the garments, the positioning of the electrodes and the anatomy of the area to be treated. The user's experience and knowledge is a factor to be taken into account when deciding whether to purchase gloves or conductive socks.
- Time of use: depending on the severity or type of ailment being treated, it is necessary to select garments that meet the quality requirements necessary to allow for potential long-term treatment.
- Material: much of the price of electrostimulation gloves or socks is based on the material from which they are made. However, it is necessary to find the right balance between quality, price and effectiveness.
- Warranty: the minimum warranty time in Europe for electrostimulation therapy materials is two years.
- Price: this is a factor to be aware of, although it should not be a determining point when selecting an electrostimulation garment. In most cases, brands that offer a higher quality and guarantee require a greater outlay, although it is possible to find more economical options.