Description

DVT Reminder

A simple Windows desktop application that reminds you to move regularly, helping reduce the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) during long periods of sitting.

What it does

The app runs quietly in your system tray and displays a reminder popup at regular intervals, scheduled times, or both. Each reminder shows a simple exercise you can do at your desk or nearby.

Features

Reminder Options

• Fixed interval reminders – Set how often you want to be reminded (default: every 30 minutes)
• Scheduled alarms – Set specific times for reminders, with day-of-week repeat options (like your phone’s alarm clock)
• Combined mode – Use both interval and scheduled reminders together
• Non-intrusive popups – Reminders appear without stealing keyboard focus, so you can finish typing before responding

Display

• Multi-monitor support – Choose which screen the reminder appears on
• Exercise images – Simple visual guides showing how to perform each exercise (recommended size: 900 × 400 pixels for custom images)

Exercises

• 12 built-in exercises – Including ankle circles, calf raises, knee lifts, walking, leg extensions, heel-toe rocks, arm circles, torso twists, neck tilts, hip openers, foot pumps, and marching
• Custom exercises – Add, edit, duplicate, or remove exercises to suit your needs
• Reorder exercises – Arrange exercises in your preferred order using up/down arrows
• Scheduled-only exercises – Exclude exercises from interval rotation so they only appear at scheduled times (perfect for medication reminders or appointments)
• Reset to defaults – Restore missing built-in exercises or reset everything to defaults
• Hydration reminders – Each exercise includes a prompt to drink water

Clive the Blood Clot

• Visual risk indicator – Tracks time since your last vigorous exercise
• Three warning states – Healthy, warning, and danger appearances
• Configurable intervals – Set how long before Clive’s appearance changes (default: 90 minutes per level)
• Daily reset – Clive resets automatically each day when you first start the app

System Integration

• System tray – Runs in the background without cluttering your taskbar
• Startup option – On installation can be configured to run automatically when Windows starts

How to use

1. Download – Download the zip and unzip the exe file to your desktop.
2. Install and run – Double-click the exe to install. The app starts minimised to the system tray (look for the icon near your clock)
3. Wait for reminders – A popup will appear on your chosen monitor when it’s time to move
4. Do the exercise – Follow the instructions and image shown
5. Click “I’m Moving!” – You’ll be asked if you’ve completed 15 minutes of vigorous exercise and had water. Answer honestly to reset Clive!
6. Access settings – Right-click the tray icon or click the Settings button on the reminder popup

Settings

The settings window has three tabs:

General

• Target Monitor – Select which screen displays the reminder popup
• Reminder Mode – Choose fixed interval, scheduled times, or both
• Reminder Interval – How many minutes between reminders (when using interval mode)
• Clive Interval – How many minutes before Clive’s warning level changes

Scheduled Alarms

• Add alarms – Set specific times for reminders
• Repeat days – Choose which days each alarm is active (weekdays, weekends, specific days, or every day)
• Exercise selection – Pick which exercise to show for each alarm
• Enable/disable – Toggle alarms on or off without deleting them
• Duplicate – Copy an alarm to quickly create similar schedules

Exercises

• View exercises – See all available exercises in their display order
• Add/Edit/Delete – Manage your exercise collection
• Reorder – Use up/down arrows to change the order exercises appear
• Duplicate – Copy an exercise as a starting point for a new one
• Interval inclusion – Choose whether each exercise appears in the regular rotation or only when scheduled
• Reset – Restore missing defaults or reset all to built-in exercises

Meet Clive

Clive is your personal blood clot risk indicator. He appears in the top-right corner of each reminder and changes appearance based on how long it’s been since your last vigorous exercise:

• 0-90 minutes – Clive is calm
• 90-180 minutes – Clive is concerned
• 180+ minutes – Clive needs your attention

Reset Clive by completing 15 minutes of vigorous exercise and staying hydrated. He resets automatically each day when you first start the app.

Notes

• In interval mode, the app cycles through exercises in order, showing a different one each time
• In scheduled mode, each alarm shows its assigned exercise
• Your settings are saved automatically and persist between sessions
• Reminders appear without interrupting your typing – interact when you’re ready
• If a scheduled alarm and interval reminder occur at the same time, both are shown – scheduled first, then the interval reminder
• Closing the reminder window minimises to tray rather than exiting
• To fully exit, right-click the tray icon and select Exit

Why regular movement matters

Sitting for extended periods can slow blood flow in your legs, increasing the risk of blood clots. Simple movements like those included in this app help keep blood circulating. This is particularly important during long work sessions, flights, or recovery periods.

This app is a reminder tool, not medical advice. If you have concerns about DVT or circulation, consult a healthcare professional.