I Had the Perfect Storm of Risk Factors: Aimee’s Story
…I was lucky to survive with no permanent damage from the extensive clot and delayed care. I credit this to my cardiovascular fitness at the time and a vascular surgeon…
Be Your Own Advocate: Michelle’s Story
…imagined something as serious as this, could have happened to me. I am a very active, and I run, and practice fitness boot camps almost every day. I have never…
It’s an Ongoing Battle to Stay Well and Manage This Life Condition: Callum’s Story
…fitness guy, could get so unwell so quickly and how it could be from something like being seated for too long. Like my mother, I was also diagnosed with factor…
My Youngest Son Saved my Life: Renee’s Story
…chalked it up to a running injury. I was in the best shape of my life, running 20 miles a week and attending fitness classes regularly. I was a healthy…
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…Fitness, LLC in 2018 as her own personal …
The Staff Was Unable to Restart His Heart: Joel’s Story
…pulmonary embolism). It is believed by a doctor that this should have resulted in instant death but attributed his young age and fitness levels to him making it almost two…
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July e-Newsletter | Blood clots can affect anyone, even athletes
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I Didn’t Give Blood Clots a Second Thought Before Experiencing Mine: Alison’s Story
…certain positions, like lying down. As someone who partakes in fitness-related hobbies, I am no stranger to aches and pains. I tried doing the normal regimen of anti-inflammatories, rest, massage…
I Have Stronger Faith: Katie’s Story
…many ways. My fitness hasn’t been the same, and I feel like I am constantly at war with my body now. However, I’ve also gained some positives, such as stronger…