Comments on: Preventing DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) When Traveling https://www.moretimetotravel.com/healthy-advice-for-travelers-preventing-dvt/ Explore new places and savor new tastes Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:58:53 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jane Boursaw https://www.moretimetotravel.com/healthy-advice-for-travelers-preventing-dvt/#comment-8671 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:07:48 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=2317#comment-8671 In reply to MyKidsEatSquid.

And my legs are sore right now – it’s because I’ve been sitting at this computer for 2 days straight with nary a break! I’m blaming it on the ice storm, because I’m usually good about getting out and walking every day. Maybe time to get out the Walk Away the Pounds DVDs.

]]> By: MyKidsEatSquid https://www.moretimetotravel.com/healthy-advice-for-travelers-preventing-dvt/#comment-8670 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:55:49 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=2317#comment-8670 I’m with Jane, this sounds like a good idea for those of us on computers all day. I try to remember to take breaks when I’m working a lot, but it doesn’t always happen. Good reason to make it happen!

]]> By: Irene S. Levine https://www.moretimetotravel.com/healthy-advice-for-travelers-preventing-dvt/#comment-8387 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:00:20 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=2317#comment-8387 In reply to Margaret.

Thanks for that information, Margaret. Would love to see if I can find one of the videos.
Best, Irene

]]> By: Margaret https://www.moretimetotravel.com/healthy-advice-for-travelers-preventing-dvt/#comment-8225 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:40:46 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=2317#comment-8225 This is especially important when traveling from U.S. to Australia (13-15 hours non-stop from Los Angeles). I have heard of passengers as young as 26 dying from DVT. Some of the Brazilian carriers have video programmed exercises to keep one healthy while flying. It would be great if all long-distance carriers would encourage their passengers to exercise at their seats with video encouragement.
Margaret

]]> By: merr https://www.moretimetotravel.com/healthy-advice-for-travelers-preventing-dvt/#comment-7628 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:26:33 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=2317#comment-7628 I remember David Bloom’s case – so very sad. I have heard the pressure socks are very helpful, and also in-seat exercises and moving about as much and as often as possible. Stretching is also great on a long plane ride.

]]> By: Donna Hull https://www.moretimetotravel.com/healthy-advice-for-travelers-preventing-dvt/#comment-6865 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:18:15 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=2317#comment-6865 A great reminder for all of us. With aisles so narrow in planes these days, it’s hard to get up and move around. Another tip I would add is wearing pressure socks. I use them on every international trip.

]]> By: Alexandra https://www.moretimetotravel.com/healthy-advice-for-travelers-preventing-dvt/#comment-6792 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:14:12 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=2317#comment-6792 Thanks for this reminder. I will get up and walk when I fly to Sweden this summer.

]]> By: Jane Boursaw https://www.moretimetotravel.com/healthy-advice-for-travelers-preventing-dvt/#comment-6460 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:56:32 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=2317#comment-6460 I worry about this not for traveling, but because I sit in front of this computer most of the day. Great advice for us homebodies, too.

]]> By: HeatherL https://www.moretimetotravel.com/healthy-advice-for-travelers-preventing-dvt/#comment-6437 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:38:13 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=2317#comment-6437 Good information about something I didn’t realize was so important.

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