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A long flight includes more than time in

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the air. Airport waits, connections and the drive

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after landing can add hours of sitting.

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Plan movement around the whole journey, within your

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ability and the travel rules.

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Move your legs regularly and walk when permitted.

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Travel guidance suggests opportunities about every one to

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two hours. The seat-belt sign and crew instructions

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take priority; a reminder is not permission to

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ignore turbulence.

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Before boarding, consider a comfortable walk.

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In the seat, use gentle movements suited to

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you. When it is safe, take a short

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permitted walk. This is a planning aid, not

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a guarantee against a blood clot.

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A previous clot, recent surgery or other relevant

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health factors can change the decision.

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Ask a clinician before travel.

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Fitness alone does not settle clot risk, and

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a general video cannot choose medicines or compression

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stockings for you.

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New unexplained leg swelling or pain needs assessment.

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Sudden trouble breathing, chest pain, coughing blood or

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fainting needs urgent help.

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Alert the crew if symptoms occur in flight;

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do not treat them as a stretching challenge.

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Keep your foot space practical and arrange assistance

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if needed. The full article includes a journey

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worksheet and explains which questions to raise before

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departure. Movement advice and jet-lag planning address

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different problems.