DIY Lymphatic Drainage Exercises for Swollen Legs: How to Reduce Swelling and Lymphedema in Ankles
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Do It Yourself Exercises to help you reduce swelling and edema in your lower extremities: toes, feet, ankles, knees and legs. These at home lymphedema exercises will help your drain excess fluid retention and drain the lymphatics of your leg, greatly reducing the development of lymphedema in your legs.
As a Naturopath and a Certified Lymphatic Drainage Therapist - I work with patients every day who are often unable to easily dry skin brush or rebound to drain their lymphatic systems. These easy DIY at home lymphedema and swelling reduction leg exercises are easy to perform.
1. Elevated legs - against a wall or headboard of bed
2. Elevated Ankle Pumps - against a wall or headboard of bed - pumping from ankle - up and downward motion
3. Elevated Ankle Twists - against a wall or headboard of bed - moving ankle in and out in a brisk, quick fashion
4. Seated Ankle Pumps - seated with butt on surface like the floor or bed, le...