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The article is professionally advised by: Master. Doctor Duong The Vinh, Head of Rehabilitation Department, Vinmec Times City International General HospitalRegular exercise can alleviate varicose veins and at the same time relieve some symptoms and prevent complications caused by varicose veins. Below is a guide to exercises for rehabilitation treatment of varicose veins in the lower extremities
Exercises need to be done regularly, gently, with full range of motion; Do not rush, do not hold your breath while practicing.
1. Exercises in the lying position
1.1. Flexion and extension of the ankle joint
The patient lies supine on a bed or exercise table, legs straight, lifts left leg off the bed about 30 to 50 degrees, then stretches the ankle joint, then flexes the ankle joint to a maximum of 10 to 15 times . Bring the left leg back to the starting position, and do the same for the right leg. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.
1.2. Rotate ankle joint
The patient lies supine on a bed or exercise table, legs straight, lifts left leg off the bed about 30 to 50 degrees, then exercises to rotate the ankle joint from right to left and then from left to right 10 to 15 times. Bring the left leg back to the starting position and then do the same with the right leg. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.
1.3. Cross your legs
The patient lies supine on a bed or exercise table, legs extended, then lifts the legs off the bed and exercises to cross the left leg over the right leg and then the right leg over the left leg alternately 10 to 15 times. Then bring your legs back to their original position on the bed. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.
1.4. Cycling
The patient lies supine on a bed or exercise table, lifts the legs off the bed, flexes the hips and knees, and then exercises like a bicycle with both legs 10 to 15 times. Then bring your legs back to their original position on the bed. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.2. Exercises in a sitting position
2.1. Leg lift
The practitioner sits on a chair of suitable height so that the feet are close to the floor, the ankle joint, knee joint, and hip joint are perpendicular; straight back; Body weight is evenly distributed on both buttocks and legs. Then alternately raise the right foot off the floor, straighten the right leg, then bring the right leg back to the starting position, do the same with the left leg, 10 to 15 times each, then do both. such legs. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.
2.2. Tiptoe
The practitioner sits on a chair with the appropriate height as in the exercise above and then does the heel tip exercise (lift the leg until the ankle joint is straightened, leaving only the tips of the toes close to the floor and then back to the position). starting position) alternate left foot then right foot, then both legs at the same time, doing 10 to 15 repetitions. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.
2.3. Flexion and extension of the ankle joint
The practitioner sits on the chair as above, then lifts the left leg off the floor, straightens it, then exercises to flex and extend the left ankle joint to the maximum (full range of motion) 10 to 15 times, then bring the left leg back Starting position, do the same for the right leg 10 to 15 times. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.
2.4. Rotate ankle joint
The practitioner sits on a chair, feet are placed on the floor about 20cm apart, then lifts the toes of the right foot off the floor with only the heel close to the floor, and then rotates the ankle joint inward and outward from 10 up to 15 reps, then do the same for the left leg and both legs. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.
2.6. Fold and stretch the legs alternately
The practitioner sitting on a chair then alternates lifting each leg off the floor, flexing the ankle joint, knee joint, hip joint, then straightening that leg, bringing it back to the original position, continue to do this 10 to 15 times, do the same with the other leg. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.
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3. Exercises in the standing position
3.1. Flexion and extension of the ankle joint
The patient stands, lifts one leg off the floor, and then exercises to flex and extend the ankle joint to a maximum of 10 to 15 times. Stand back to the starting position, lift the other foot off the floor and perform the same exercises with the leg did. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.
3.2. Rotate ankle joint
The patient stands, lifts one leg off the floor, straightens that leg, and then exercises to rotate the ankle joint from the inside to the outside and then from the outside to the inside for 10 to 15 times, then return the foot to the original position on the floor and continue. Do the same exercise for the other leg. Exercise 2 to 3 times a week.3.3. Lift up your feet and step on the spot
The patient stands then takes 15 to 20 steps in place by making the steps higher than usual. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.
3.4. Sit down and stand on tiptoes
An upright patient can lean on something nearby for support if needed, then sit down as if half squatting, then straighten up again, then tiptoe to stand on top of the toes, and then Then sit down and repeat 10 to 15 times. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.3.5. Walking on tiptoe
The patient stands upright, then raises the heels to stand on the toes, then takes about 15 to 20 steps on the tip of the foot (on tiptoe). Practice 2 to 3 times a day.3.6. Walking on heels
Patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities stand up straight, then raise the toes to stand on two heels, then walk about 15 to 20 steps with the heels. Practice 2 to 3 times a day.If you have to stand for a long time from 30 minutes to 1 hour, you should do the above exercises 1 time.
