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In the late, many airlines has started introducing cheaper alternatives like budget airways and more accesssible travelling across countries and continents. With such no frills features, the seating capacity is usually limited in space and may cause discomfort in the legs when sitting for long periods. Such leg discomfort is also found for those who travel for long period of time and the blood that sits in the legs may increase risks of clot formation.

When a clot is formed, it can be dangerous as it travels towards the smaller vessels and if the vessel becomes too small, the clot gets wedged and may prevent blood or oxygen reaching the lungs. Such incidence may be fatal to the victim. This blood cot is referred to as Pulmonary Embolism.

It is recommended that when a person travels for long periods of time, one should from time to time get up and do some stretching to allow the blood to flow and prevent Pulmonary Embolism. This condition can actually be reduced through the use of TED Stockings. TED Stockings are also highly recommended to recuperatting patients in hospitalization whereby they are restricted from movement due to injuryies like broken bone, spinal cord injuries or those who are immobilized on the hospital bed after recent surgery.