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        "msgid": "doctors-advise-elderly-to-avoid-extended-overland-journeys-heres-why-1773266151",
        "date": "2026-03-12 03:30:00",
        "title": "Doctors Advise Elderly to Avoid Extended Overland Journeys, Here's Why",
        "author": "Bestari Kumala Dewi",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Medical professionals have warned that elderly people should limit overland travel duration to prevent serious health complications, particularly advising against journeys longer than 3-4 hours without adequate rest breaks. Extended periods of immobility whilst sitting in vehicles can cause muscle stiffness, poor blood circulation, leg swelling, and fatigue in older adults. Experts recommend regular rest stops to allow elderly travellers to stand, walk briefly, and move their bodies to reduce muscle tension.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA \u2013 The tradition of Lebaran homecoming journeys is often\nundertaken using various modes of transport, including overland travel\nby car, bus, or train. However, for elderly people, prolonged overland\njourneys can pose several health risks.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Ega Jaya, Sp.KFR, AIFO-K, a specialist in physical medicine and\nrehabilitation, has advised elderly people against undertaking overland\njourneys of excessive duration, particularly if the journey occurs\nwithout sufficient breaks.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, elderly bodies are generally more vulnerable to\nmuscle complaints and blood circulation disorders when required to\nremain in a seated position for extended periods.<\/p>\n<p>One problem that can emerge amongst elderly people during overland\njourneys is immobilisation, or a lack of movement over extended periods.\nSitting for too long inside a vehicle can cause the body to feel stiff\nand uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProlonged immobilisation inside the vehicle makes the body stiff,\nand blood circulation becomes poor. The maximum should really be just 3\nto 4 hours,\u201d said Dr Ega.<\/p>\n<p>When the body remains in the same position for a long time, muscles\nand joints become less active. This condition can cause stiffness in the\nbody, particularly in the back, lower back, and neck regions.\nAdditionally, blood flow can also become suboptimal. If blood\ncirculation is not smooth, elderly people risk experiencing leg\nswelling, discomfort, or more rapid fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>If elderly people must undertake overland journeys of considerable\nduration, Dr Ega emphasised the importance of providing rest breaks at\nregular intervals. Stopping at rest areas gives elderly people the\nopportunity to stand, walk briefly, and move their bodies. These simple\nactivities can help reduce muscle tension resulting from sitting for\nextended periods.<\/p>",
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