Alaska Vein Care Prevention and Maintenance
Varicose Vein Leg Exercises
Why Are Leg Exercises for Varicose Veins Important?
Exercising helps to maintain healthy blood flow, builds strength and improves the discomfort often associated with varicose veins. While low-impact activities – such as walking or riding a bike – are great choices, there are also certain leg exercises that can improve circulation and your overall vein health.
Are Leg Exercises Right for Me?
Before embarking on any new exercise regimen, it’s always a good idea to discuss it with your doctor. Alaska Vein Care will determine the best course of treatment for you.
What Leg Exercises Should I Do?
There are many exercises that can provide benefits to patients with varicose veins. They’re easy and can be performed virtually anywhere – while sitting at your desk at work or riding in the car. We’ve provided a few to get you started, but you can find more at LegSmart.
Seated Position Leg Exercises
- 1. While sitting, elevate one foot off the floor and alternate flexing and pointing your toes.
Repeat with the other foot. - Do one set of 20 for each foot.
2 . While sitting, place both feet on the floor and extend one leg straight out in front of you.
- Hold and contract your thigh muscle.
- Return your foot to the floor.
- Repeat with the other leg.
- Do one set of 10 for each leg.
3.While sitting, lift one foot off the floor and draw your heel back towards your seat.
- Hold and contract the hamstring muscle.
- Repeat with the other leg.
- Do one set of 10 for each leg.
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