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    DVT Exercise Guide

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    Debie Kristianti Senosci
    This document provides instructions for simple low-impact movements and stretches that may help reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) by encouraging blood circulation. It lists movements that can be done while seated or lying down, including foot pumps, knee lifts, chair leg raises, knee extensions, shoulder rolls, hamstring stretches, calf stretches, ankle circles, knee to chest, and leg raises. The document emphasizes talking to a healthcare professional before beginning any preventative care plan and that movement is only one way to reduce DVT risk.

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    This document provides instructions for simple low-impact movements and stretches that may help reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) by encouraging blood circulation. It lists movements that can be done while seated or lying down, including foot pumps, knee lifts, chair leg raises, knee extensions, shoulder rolls, hamstring stretches, calf stretches, ankle circles, knee to chest, and leg raises. The document emphasizes talking to a healthcare professional before beginning any preventative care plan and that movement is only one way to reduce DVT risk.

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    This document provides instructions for simple low-impact movements and stretches that may help reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) by encouraging blood circulation. It lists movements that can be done while seated or lying down, including foot pumps, knee lifts, chair leg raises, knee extensions, shoulder rolls, hamstring stretches, calf stretches, ankle circles, knee to chest, and leg raises. The document emphasizes talking to a healthcare professional before beginning any preventative care plan and that movement is only one way to reduce DVT risk.

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    DVT Exercise Guide

    Uploaded by

    Debie Kristianti Senosci
    This document provides instructions for simple low-impact movements and stretches that may help reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) by encouraging blood circulation. It lists movements that can be done while seated or lying down, including foot pumps, knee lifts, chair leg raises, knee extensions, shoulder rolls, hamstring stretches, calf stretches, ankle circles, knee to chest, and leg raises. The document emphasizes talking to a healthcare professional before beginning any preventative care plan and that movement is only one way to reduce DVT risk.

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    Talk to your healthcare professional

    before beginning any preventative care plan.


    Foot Pumps
    Knee Lifts
    Chair Leg Raise
    Knee Extension
    Keeping your heels on the oor, lift
    the front of your feet toward you.
    Hold for three seconds then at-
    ten your feet. Then lift your heels,
    keeping the balls of your feet on
    the oor, hold for three seconds
    and repeat.
    Keeping your leg bent, lift your
    knee up to your chest, then slowly
    bring it back down. Repeat with
    your right leg.
    Keeping your right leg straight
    slowly lift off the oor, hold for a
    moment, then slowly bring it back
    down. Repeat the movement with
    your left leg.
    While in a seated position,
    straighten your right knee,
    increasing the space at the back
    of the knee to its full range.
    Repeat with your left knee.
    Simple movements and stretches that may reduce risk for DVT.
    Stretches you can do before beginning your movement program*
    Movements you
    can do while seated*
    Lift your feet off the oor and
    twirl them as if drawing circles
    with your toes. Continue for 15
    seconds then reverse direction
    and repeat.
    Shoulder Rolls
    Hamstring Stretch
    Calf Stretch
    Ankle Circles
    While lying down, extend your
    left leg out straight with your
    toes pointing up. Bend your right
    knee. And gently pull your right
    leg toward you as you straighten
    that knee in the air. You will feel
    the stretch down the back of your
    right leg. Hold the stretch 15 to 30
    seconds and switch legs.
    Stay in your seat and create a
    gentle circular motion with your
    shoulders by lifting them upward,
    then pulling them backward,
    down and forward. Keep going for
    another 30 seconds. Then reverse
    the direction.
    Place your hands on a chair for
    balance. Step back with your left
    leg. Keep the leg straight, and
    press your left heel into the oor,
    bending your right leg slightly.
    You will feel the stretch in your
    left calf. Hold the stretch 15 to 30
    seconds and switch legs.
    The Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis
    is funded by sano-aventis U.S. LLC
    US.ENO.09.08.156
    Knee to Chest
    Ankle Extension
    Movements you can do while lying down*
    Lying down, ex the toes of both
    feet toward you, hold for three
    seconds and then press your
    toes down, hold and repeat.
    Lying down, bend your right knee
    and slowly pull your knee to your
    chest. Hold for 15 seconds; then
    slowly let your knee down.
    Repeat with your left leg.
    Leg Raise
    Lie on your side with one leg rest-
    ing on top of the other. Slowly
    lift your top legto a 45 degree
    angle. Hold for a moment, then
    slowly bring it back down and re-
    peat the movement. Switch to
    the opposite side and do the
    same with your other leg.
    DVT risk is increased 8-fold in mobility-restricted patients
    knowing your risk can go a long way in helping to reduce risk.
    Talk to your healthcare professional if you think you may be at risk and visit www.preventdvt.org.
    Simple
    Movements.
    Awareness
    & Safety.
    This guide, presented by the Coalition
    to Prevent DVT, will demonstrate simple
    low-impact movements and stretches
    that may help reduce the risk of DVT by
    encouraging blood circulation through
    increased movement. When the muscles
    of the legs are inactive, blood can collect
    in the lower extremities increasing the
    risk for DVT and its complications.

    Up to two million Americans are affected
    by DVT each yearcomplications from
    DVT claim the lives of more Americans
    than breast cancer and AIDS combined.

    Movement is only one way to reduce risk
    for DVT, and those who can withstand
    higher impact activity, should do
    sobecause anyone can be at risk for
    developing DVT and its complications.
    DVT Awareness: In Motion
    is an educational program focused
    on reducing DVT risk through
    increased movement in settings
    where mobility is usually restricted.
    Visit www.preventdvt.org for a complete list of risk factors.
    Simple low-impact movements that may help
    reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)
    The Coalition to Prevent
    Deep-Vein Thrombosis
    is funded by sano-aventis U.S. LLC

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