Sitting for a long period of time
“It’s imperative to get up and move around every 30 or 40 minutes. Using your leg muscles helps keep your venous blood flowing. Flexing and extending your foot can help as well,” says Harnett.
Your height and weight
Obese people have a decreased mobility, so they are at a higher risk for DVT. Maintaining a healthy body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9 it’s very important.
“Women over 5’6″ and men over 6′ are at higher risk for clots,” says Harnett. “The taller you are, the farther your blood needs to travel against the force of gravity, and with any kind of decreased circulation, the blood can pool, leading to an increased risk of clotting.”
