Travel Tips to Reduce Health Risks of Extended Air Travel

High travel season is upon us and with that comes increased health risks to travelers from colds and flus to the risk of developing a blood clot known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. To help minimize the risks for the more than 2 million Americans who will travel on or around the Thanksgiving holiday, and all throughout the year, AmesWalker.com has developed a podcast of upper body and leg exercises to help prevent blood clots from forming during extended air travel.

The MP3 podcast, as well as other helpful tips on how to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), is available at www.economyclasssyndrome.net.

A DVT is a blood clot (thrombosis) that forms in the deep vein system of the lower leg – usually between the ankle and the upper calf – and can form from sitting for extended periods of time. The condition is serious, potentially fatal, and very difficult to diagnose by external examination. Symptoms, if they occur, might include muscle tension in the lower leg, a dull ache or sudden painful tear, or a cramp in the calf with swelling and elevated body temperature.

"The myth about DVT is that it is more likely to strike the elderly or those with poor health," said Paul Amatangelo, co-owner and executive vice president, marketing and sales for Ames Walker International. "While those suffering with poor circulation either independently or related to diabetes or other ailments are very much at risk – recent science is indicating that those in better than average health, for instance, marathon runners are at great risk. By downloading the podcast, and performing the stretching exercises in-flight, travelers can reduce their risk of developing a blood clot."

The podcast can also be found at iTunes and podcast.net, and is available for placement on travel and health related media sites, as a public service from Ames Walker.com.

For more information, visit www.economyclasssyndrome.net or www.ameswalker.com.

SOURCE Ames Walker International

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