In baseball, the pitch is the action of throwing the ball by the pitcher to the batter. 
Pitch is also a tar related substance, often used in paving or for insulation purposes.
In the world of aviation, pitch is the term used to describe the distance between rows of seats on an aircraft. The greater the pitch, the more comfortable you will be, especially in economy class. In a review of the major commercial airlines in the world, the pitch in economy class ranged from 29″ to 34″. In airlines still using row seating in business class, the average pitch was 54″.
On a short flight, you might not be affected by sitting in economy class. But, what happens when you are confined to a tight economy class seat for a lengthy flight?
If you are like many long haul flyers who remove their shoes in order to be more comfortable, you may notice that your feet are somewhat swollen by the end of the flight. Your legs may also be swollen or sore. You may notice red blotches or perhaps feel “warm spots” on your legs. All these are signs of possible DVT development.
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), also known as Economy Class Syndrome, is a condition that can develop due to prolonged activity, specifically in an aircraft. The blood moving through the veins in your legs requires pressure supplied by movement of the legs’ muscles in order to assist the blood flow. When your legs are inactive, the muscles do not move and the blood begins to settle in the lowest extremities, rather than move upwards to the heart. Stagnating blood can form a blood clot (thrombus). If this blood clot should break free of the blood vessel, it can travel to your heart, lungs, or brain, with possible serious, even fatal, complications.
Wearing Travel Socks is an excellent preventive measure against DVT development. Travel Socks are special low-pressure Compression Socks that apply continual vital pressure to your legs. This pressure forces the blood to continue moving and, as such, prevents the stagnation of your blood. Your legs will feel refreshed and healthier at the end of your flight – no swelling, no aches, and, best of all, no DVT.
Travel Socks are available in a variety of colors and a range of sizes. Don’t board your next flight without a pair!
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