Abstract: . . .  syndrome. The potential for the problem is greater when in-flight airline personnel keep the seat belt sign lighted and discourage passengers from moving about the cabin due to air turbulence. Who Is Most Susceptible? People with cancer, chronic heart or respiratory failure, or an inherited or acquired predisposition to clotting, obesity or varicose veins Those who recently have had major surgery, have been bed-ridden or have suffered a blow to the leg Women who are . . .
. . .  DVT - 101 Reprinted with permission from the American Council on Exercise. 2002 American Council on Exercise Compliments of: Put your name and logo in this area, then make handout copies. How to Avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis on Long Plane Flights In-flight Exercises Ankle turns: Lift your feet off the floor and move your toes in a circle, one foot moving clockwise and the other foot moving counterclockwise. Change direction and repeat. Foot lifts: . . .
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