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At
its global launch in London on April 18, EK was revealed as
the first customer for Airogym. "The health and welfare of
our customers is our top priority. Airogym is a significant
product because it is a simple and fun way of exercising
whilst sitting," says EK's Head of Medical Services Dr. A
Beatton.
Adds Dr. Beatton, "Although there is much to learn about the
causes of DVT, which appears to effect specific groups of
people who sit without exercise for long periods of time -
even when sitting at home - Airogym has proved to improve
blood flow."
Leading vascular surgeon John Scurr has conducted clinical
trials of the Airogym at Middlesex University Hospital in
UK, which show that device increases blood flow through deep
veins by up to 50 percent thus reducing the risk of blood
clots being formed. According to Scurr, "This increased
blood flow prohibits venous stasis and could reduce the risk
of development of potentially dangerous blood clots."
Explaining how it works. Amanda Richards of Airogym says,
"The beauty of it is that it is simple, discreet and allows
you to exercise your leg muscles effectively and quietly, in
the safety and comfort of your own seat. Its use can prove
beneficial to office workers, the elderly, coach, car or
train passengers and not just air travellers." Airlines are
installing more seats in the economy section to generate
more revenue.
While DVT has become a "hot topic" for discussion in the
media all over the world, there appears to be no firm proof
yet that passengers suffered blood clots because they had
flown long distances. |
