WHAT'S THE BEST EXERCISE TO PREVENT BLOOD CLOTS?

– How often should you do this exercise?

I recommend doing the following exercise;

Standing Knee raises

Stand with legs shoulder width apart.
Lift the right knee and hold for 5 counts.
Drop and lift the other knee simultaneously.
Repeat 10reps of 3 sets on each side.
Do this exercise at least thrice every week.

Shoulder rotation

Stand or sit upright
Reach out your arms to the sides.
Make circles in the forward direction 10 times
Repeat the same in the backward motion.
Do this at least thrice every week.

– How at risk is the average person at getting a blood clot?

Research suggests that 1 in 1000 people every year are risk. Again, the young are less likely to get it than the old.

– What other things can prevent blood clots?

When traveling for long distances, ensure to change your sitting positions.
Wear stockings mainly prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid tight-fitting clothes like socks.
Do not skip medication as prescribed.
Consume less salt.

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Ieva Kubiliute is a psychologist and a sex and relationships advisor and a freelance writer. She's also a consultant to several health and wellness brands. While Ieva specialises in covering wellness topics ranging from fitness and nutrition, to mental wellbeing, sex and relationships and health conditions, she has written across a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including beauty and travel. Career highlights so far include: luxury spa-hopping in Spain and joining an £18k-a-year London gym. Someone’s got to do it! When she’s not typing away at her desk—or interviewing experts and case studies, Ieva winds down with yoga, a good movie and great skincare (affordable of course, there’s little she doesn’t know about budget beauty). Things that bring her endless joy: digital detoxes, oat milk lattes and long country walks (and sometimes jogs).

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