The RBR legflow™
In the last 50 years the proportion of time spent in physical activity versus being sedentary has changed, particularly in developed countries. [1].
Prolonged seated immobility with long distance air travel is well-accepted as a risk factor for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) which can lead (in severe cases) to pulmonary embolism (PE). [2-4]
An association between prolonged periods of sitting and blood clot risk was first identified in the early 2000’s [4,5-9] and in a series of case-control studies the increased risk was close to 2.5 times greater than that of the general population. [10–12].
Bringing together the clinical expertise of Professor Beasley, and Paul Westerman’s survivors drive and passion to prevent anyone else suffering from such an event, the RBR legflow™ was introduced to the world.
RBR legflow™ started after a discussion between Professor Richard Beasley and Paul Westerman. It soon became clear that if these two individuals worked together, something amazing could happen, and lives could, and would be saved from Deep Vein Thrombosis.
The RBR legflow™ is a small medical device that sits on the floor under foot, incorporating two separate round domes with patented nodules®, each large enough to accommodate the user’s foot. Through 3 simple exercises, the RBR legflow™ improves lower limb blood flow in the popliteal vein by 11-fold (63.3cm/s in the popliteal vein versus 4.6cm/s) in adults seated in office chairs through active movement of the foot and consequent increased blood flow in the calf. [13]
“Studies have shown that popliteal venous flow reduces by 50% within 90 minutes of sitting” [14,15].
Key markets
Whether travelling by air for business or pleasure, working at your desk with deadlines looming, being hospitalised, gaming with your on-line competitors, looking forward to the forthcoming birth of your child, in a care-home, or if you’re just at home and not as mobile as you were. The RBR Legflow™ should be with you.
Shop nowKey features of the RBR legflow™
A simple, highly effective piece of health care equipment developed to combat deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Designed to enable and encourage simple exercises that help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Clinically-tested to significantly increase blood flow in the lower limbs
Manufactured using leading ‘antimicrobial’ technology, assuring total clinical compliance
All materials used in the manufacturing of the RBR legflow™ are approved by the FDA and EPA
All active components have been notified for inclusion on the Biocidal Products Regulation
Approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Lightweight, durable and user-friendly
Using RBR legflow™
By following the three key exercises that have been designed specifically for use with the RBR legflow™ you will be doing everything possible to significantly reduce the possibility of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) when seated or sedentary.
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