The Best Cure is Knowledge: Cedric’s Story

As U.S. Army Master Fitness Trainer, I was use to physically challenging my body. So it was not unusual, when in August of 2002 I shrugged off a sharp pain…

NBCA Sports & Wellness Institute: Team Stop the Clot

…a blood clot at the peak of physical fitness, it …

Trust Your Gut: Kaitlyn’s Story

…I don’t even remember how I got myself to my car, but I will never forget how I had to crawl out of my car and up two flights of…

Misdiagnosed With Asthma: Carlos’ Story

…wear the compression stockings. And most importantly, I get up and walk around during a long flight. The in-flight magazines list exercises you can do to get blood circulating in…

Keep Finding Joy in Little Things: Arielle’s Story

…and back pain making it impossible to sit back or lie back. My second clot happened when I was 25 after a cross-country flight. I vomited when I got off…

July e-Newsletter | Athletes & Blood Clots

Blood clots can happen to even the most active and physically fit …

Outrun Danger

Why Fit Women Get Blood Clots NBCA extends appreciation to …

Resource Center 

…Blood Clots and Travel Air Travel: In-Flight …

Listen To Your Body: Mariah’s Story

…do everything I wanted to do. I have a new outlook on life. I decided to pursue my dreams of being a flight attendant, and I have been flying for…