Exercises to Improve Circulation and Blood Flow in Your Feet and Legs

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
  • Poor circulation and blood flow in the feet and legs can lead to swelling, edema, skin changes and discoloration, skin breakdown, skin ulcers and wounds, and even infections. Foot and leg circulation and blood (and even lymphatic) flow can be improved with simple daily habits and exercises. In this video, I share the best exercises and tips on how to improve circulation and blood flow in the feet and legs.
    𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?
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    𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞s?
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    00:00 Start
    01:00 How does Circulation work?
    02:08 Exercises for Circulation
    02:15 First exercise
    02:58 Second exercise
    03:58 Third exercise
    05:41 Non-exercise option
    08:08 Fourth exercise
    09:21 Another non-exercise option
    𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨
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    *I am a physical therapist, but not your physical therapist. Although I do monitor comments, I cannot respond to personal medical questions. Please know that these are questions for your own doctor or provider as this is general information only. Thanks!
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Komentáře • 595

  • @CancerRehabPT
    @CancerRehabPT  Před 4 měsíci +10

    𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘁?
    Shop my Leg Circulation Exercise Handout: bit.ly/Leg-Circulation-Exercises

    • @kuchgod89
      @kuchgod89 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Will this help with penerial nerve damage/ footdrop?

    • @jenniferlaw7656
      @jenniferlaw7656 Před 4 měsíci

      Hi Kelly,
      My name is Jennifer Law. I was wondering if you could recommend a good compression pant while I’m sitting in an airplane for 23 hours trip to Singapore and Vietnam. I’m afraid that both of legs cause lymphedema due to GIST cancer in 2019. Also, Do you have a free exercises video on CZcams Channel about legs, while I’m sitting in an airplane ride? My trip starts on 2-14-2024. Thank You.

    • @samikshaagarwal5806
      @samikshaagarwal5806 Před 3 měsíci

      Hi Dr. Kelly.. I m experiencing swelling and pain on my feet.. All tests are normal.. Is it because of poor blood circulation in my legs.. Please confirm??

    • @mohammedyaqub9721
      @mohammedyaqub9721 Před 2 měsíci

      Okk l😊polikkum​@@kuchgod89

    • @MagnoliaDavis
      @MagnoliaDavis Před 2 měsíci

      @@samikshaagarwal5806
      For feet swelling maybe it's because of poor blood circulation
      For pain on your feet
      check if you're standing in balance
      maybe you are standing on one leg
      left leg and sometimes standing on your right leg only🤔
      check if your weight is within normal range for your height 🤗
      massaging your legs every 2 hours may reduce pain
      You may consult internal medicine doctor or
      Physical therapist for your well-being 👌
      May God always bless you with good health and happiness 😇

  • @dnews9519
    @dnews9519 Před 8 měsíci +22

    Its so refreshing when an actual adult makes an informative video. No silliness just good advice. Thank you.

    • @beblissnow5947
      @beblissnow5947 Před měsícem

      Right ! I love how she shows she Cares & has genuinely great information to share. 🙏

  • @lisamasters3655
    @lisamasters3655 Před rokem +9

    I just got told by Dr I have low blood flow in my right leg and I was a nervous wreck and Googled and you tubed alot! Thank you for explaining this so well 💓

  • @deliaalberts5227
    @deliaalberts5227 Před rokem +61

    I love how you explained the journey of the blood at the beginning. I usually just hear: the heart pumps blood but never understood that it needs help getting back up. I get the whole thing now. Big thank you.

  • @robertrobinson7368
    @robertrobinson7368 Před rokem +112

    being a long haul trucker i sit for 11 hours a day driving , i then go to the resturant eat then come out & go to bed , well after 20 years of this i found it hard to walk 50 yards without getting leg cramps . i tried a few vitamin s and more water . nothing helped more than the ankle pumps and stretching with a strap . my legs felt much better right away . thanks for the good advise !!!

    • @noziphogeorgina150
      @noziphogeorgina150 Před rokem +1

      , z

    • @GS-ej1jo
      @GS-ej1jo Před rokem +3

      Great information.. thank you for sharing.. god bless ..

    • @LyndaRisinger
      @LyndaRisinger Před rokem +1

      ​@GS-ej1jo p

    • @usharuchchan4083
      @usharuchchan4083 Před rokem +1

      Ò

    • @johndenver5015
      @johndenver5015 Před 10 měsíci +7

      I liked your comment and it's really encouraging. I too am an OTR DRIVER and I was thinking of getting the exercise/stretching band. I'm way overweight I'm in a lot of pain and what seems to help with that is soak in Apple cider vinegar. And ibuprofen. I know that doesn't fix this problem but it helps managing the pain until I can get started on a better diet and exercise routine. Anyways have a great day

  • @devjanichakraborty6204
    @devjanichakraborty6204 Před rokem +20

    Thanks,Dr.Kelly for your valuable advice on how to improve blood circulation in our legs and feet !

  • @kishanlal3333
    @kishanlal3333 Před rokem +8

    Thank you Kelly for informative and useful video.

  • @gsadventures678
    @gsadventures678 Před rokem +5

    Kelly, I could listen to to you talk all day. You are so professional and sweet!

  • @billhasty5197
    @billhasty5197 Před rokem +5

    Great advice, thank you.

  • @dolores1617
    @dolores1617 Před rokem +7

    Thank you for these exercises. I will do theae excercises daily. Subscribed to your channel ❤️👍

  • @elizabetho.6292
    @elizabetho.6292 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Thanks Kelly. Your videos are down to earth. God bless you.

  • @inquiring8059
    @inquiring8059 Před rokem +5

    Very helpful!
    Thank you!

  • @thinkreveal
    @thinkreveal Před rokem +9

    I love the way you explain it- clearly from one point to another

  • @stellaonyeogo2379
    @stellaonyeogo2379 Před rokem +4

    Thank you Kelly for explaining the cause nd treatment of circulation of blood to the feet.

  • @premavathyjayaraman7143
    @premavathyjayaraman7143 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for your kind info and I am very kind of you Dr Kelly.

  • @alanmackenzie6909
    @alanmackenzie6909 Před rokem +4

    Very helpful, thank you.

  • @Ron9257
    @Ron9257 Před 8 měsíci +4

    One of the most informative videos so far, thank you ❤

  • @evawingate8812
    @evawingate8812 Před rokem +3

    Great reminder!👍 video,thank you!!!!

  • @KindaLikeWater
    @KindaLikeWater Před 11 měsíci +4

    Your videos are fantastic. Just found them tonight. You're nice and clear, and accurate. I just got some compression stockings in the mail today, and couldn't get them on. I found your video on putting on compression stockings, and got them on instantly! I'm looking forward to walking more, and I'm doing the ankle pumps at this very moment! Thank you!

  • @ramonacaligan9503
    @ramonacaligan9503 Před rokem +5

    Thank you for such an informative topic. Walking is a must I will continue this morning routine .

  • @devrajshenoy
    @devrajshenoy Před rokem +2

    Very useful information.thank you so much.

  • @1bizjets
    @1bizjets Před rokem +3

    Very useful video. Thank you.

  • @rihanasalahudeen8267
    @rihanasalahudeen8267 Před rokem +4

    It’s really useful tips thank you so much for sharing 👍

  • @samuelgodswill788
    @samuelgodswill788 Před 9 měsíci +7

    The exercise at the beginning was very helpful, I can feel my legs now, no more numbing

  • @joanngreen6815
    @joanngreen6815 Před rokem +36

    Thank you Kelly for the ankle exercise it really help with my ankle.😊

  • @laurame4301
    @laurame4301 Před rokem +11

    love these videos! thank you so much for all of your wonderful videos!

    • @CancerRehabPT
      @CancerRehabPT  Před rokem +1

      Oh I'm so happy to hear that! You're so welcome!

  • @aminaraza4060
    @aminaraza4060 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much!🙏💕💕

  • @user-beingme
    @user-beingme Před rokem +5

    Good stuff thanks for the info 👍

  • @sandythomas2837
    @sandythomas2837 Před 8 měsíci +9

    I am so grateful I came across your channel, Kelly. The intermittent swelling of my feet recently became more severe and isn't going away after a good night's sleep. Diuretic helps some, but I want to improve circulation as much as possible without rx's. CBC was good except for D3 so maybe that will help the feet. I was a healthy 67 yr old until a month ago. Now I'm stumbling around like a drunk and my feet hurt most of the time. Not how I want to be and scared it will get worse. Now I understand better what is going on and your videos, exercise, and detailed recommendations give me hope I can turn this around. I have always been a shallow breather for some reason. And when I am stressed, I find I hold my breath. I will strive to stay more hydrated. My weight and BP is good, thankfully,but I'm reducing salt and sugar. Ive cut back on sweet tea and ice cream.
    You've given me hope and I thank you so much!😊

    • @CRHG1946
      @CRHG1946 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I have found colostrum to be extremely beneficial to circulation in my feet.

  • @khanyisilenxumalo4737
    @khanyisilenxumalo4737 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Kelly
    You are simply the bes
    This video is very helpful

  • @shamillaperumal7110
    @shamillaperumal7110 Před rokem +4

    Hi Kelly good job thank you God bless you keep it up girl

  • @cathyt144
    @cathyt144 Před rokem +35

    Youve been more help in just 3 videos than my Drs have in years. Thank you. Theyve just had me taking lasix and potassium once a day. Im also a heart patient. ❤️🙏 thanks again for your advice

  • @chandrachaitram8618
    @chandrachaitram8618 Před rokem +2

    Simple exercise, I must try, thank you

  • @teresacrowley4076
    @teresacrowley4076 Před rokem +18

    Hi Kelly thanks for this very detailed and educational video. I appreciate it.

    • @CancerRehabPT
      @CancerRehabPT  Před rokem

      I’m so happy it helped!

    • @bengood7337
      @bengood7337 Před rokem

      Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks

  • @v.german11b
    @v.german11b Před 9 měsíci +2

    Excellent advice! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Appreciated

  • @planetatrest7915
    @planetatrest7915 Před rokem +51

    Thank you so much! You have reinforced my understanding of improving blood circulation in a straight forward, comprehensible tutorial!

    • @CancerRehabPT
      @CancerRehabPT  Před rokem +5

      I’m so happy to hear that! You’re so welcome

  • @parwinqasem8537
    @parwinqasem8537 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for the helpful video

  • @davidduff8865
    @davidduff8865 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Excellent information

  • @suryajoneja3209
    @suryajoneja3209 Před rokem

    Awesome information! Thank you for sharing this.

  • @gheorgheonufrei6268
    @gheorgheonufrei6268 Před rokem +1

    Thanks very much for your video clip and important information

  • @gencosahin929
    @gencosahin929 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for ever and endless

  • @bullet1218
    @bullet1218 Před rokem +5

    Great information and content...💯👍

  • @fathimasheik3647
    @fathimasheik3647 Před rokem +3

    Thank you...Doctor for sharing
    Stay blessed
    Hello from South Africa xxx

  • @MakePeace123
    @MakePeace123 Před rokem +1

    Awesome Thanks for the tips

  • @punkyduckscn2732
    @punkyduckscn2732 Před rokem +4

    Thank you,I’m currently having these issues with my lower legs and feet since I’ve been bed bound a lot .

  • @shonnejeffries2248
    @shonnejeffries2248 Před rokem +2

    Thanks you. I glad I ran into your video

  • @anthonyevelyn2339
    @anthonyevelyn2339 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your advice on blood flow and the various things to do.

  • @kathrynhathaway5145
    @kathrynhathaway5145 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your video. I needed this information. It was very informative.

  • @lillolf3758
    @lillolf3758 Před 21 dnem

    Great information. Thanks!

  • @lubilo879
    @lubilo879 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for infor . Keep you with the good works

  • @darlingsapphire1
    @darlingsapphire1 Před rokem +7

    BEAUTIFUL LADY, WELL VERSED , HUMBLE TYPE, STRAIGHT TO THE POINT NO EXTRA
    SILLY WORDS NEEDED. JUST PLAIN EXCELLENT.. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

  • @mha5654
    @mha5654 Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much for the helpful video and Excellent information .👍🙏🇨🇦

  • @sewaynessamuel1787
    @sewaynessamuel1787 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much dear! really this is important!

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 Před rokem +8

    thank you so much!
    i deal with myasthenia gravis due to a tymoma tumor that was removed in 2011. the MG exacerbated after my recent surgery in December of 21 (the tumor metastasized to my lung). i was a very active person and now i’m just trying to keep blood flow moving normally. i also have been trying to recover from a herniated disc since June of 21 (L4-L5 0.04 cm) anyway, i’m happy to have come across your channel. 👍🏾 thank you!

  • @blessedbr.3046
    @blessedbr.3046 Před rokem +1

    Very good! Thank you

  • @dwnwind
    @dwnwind Před rokem +2

    Excellent video.

  • @marjoriedennis
    @marjoriedennis Před rokem +4

    Great Simple instructions for all to follow. Thanks ❤❤

  • @edabethunemartin6479
    @edabethunemartin6479 Před rokem

    Thank you for information.

  • @dianamuchkivch1715
    @dianamuchkivch1715 Před rokem +1

    Thanks so much Kelly. Your a God send 💕

  • @nawtilda546
    @nawtilda546 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks so much for sharing this video .

  • @sulpicioloaiza6017
    @sulpicioloaiza6017 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for sharing your expertise with others.
    I will continue to do those good things. But cut out those incorrect habits. 👍

  • @elizabethbassey2553
    @elizabethbassey2553 Před rokem

    Thanks for the orientation. I will definitely practice every thing.

  • @mangalikasiriwardana8746

    Thank you so much !!**

  • @msrowsdailyadventures2767

    Thank you for sharing. I'm glad I did subscribe. ❤🙋‍♀️

  • @dongaetano3687
    @dongaetano3687 Před 9 měsíci

    Excellent presentation, thx much.

  • @farhanaalam8529
    @farhanaalam8529 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing

  • @jonscrivner9087
    @jonscrivner9087 Před 9 měsíci

    Great information. Thanks 😊

  • @helenlarnyoh5742
    @helenlarnyoh5742 Před rokem +1

    Thank you kindly for the help, l appreciate you🙏🏼

  • @violetamanfredonia5225
    @violetamanfredonia5225 Před rokem +1

    thanks for sharing

  • @rooseveltrugless4658
    @rooseveltrugless4658 Před rokem +1

    Thank You.

  • @pro369
    @pro369 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks a bunch for this incredibly useful content

  • @lonelymiyoba2003
    @lonelymiyoba2003 Před rokem +2

    Great teacher watching from zambia 🇿🇲

  • @marlynmolina5958
    @marlynmolina5958 Před rokem +1

    Thanks God bless you

  • @sherrelsingh2441
    @sherrelsingh2441 Před rokem

    Thank you, very sweet. Informative n helpful

  • @inhalethefutureandexhaleth7014

    Thank you for the information

  • @gideonlopez9032
    @gideonlopez9032 Před rokem

    Thank you!
    Just in time

  • @kiransharma7848
    @kiransharma7848 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing. ❣❤🙌

  • @ariyahyisrael1232
    @ariyahyisrael1232 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much, this explains a lot. Much appreciated, God is so good to us for giving us people like you. APTTMH

  • @philodonoghue3062
    @philodonoghue3062 Před měsícem

    Extremely helpful

  • @deniseprendergast5393
    @deniseprendergast5393 Před rokem +5

    Thank u Kelly this just verified the benefits of most the small things I do for circulation of burning feet etc

    • @bengood7337
      @bengood7337 Před rokem

      Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks

  • @7Butter7fly
    @7Butter7fly Před 10 dny

    Excellent video, practical, doable, and medically sound…great Instructor!…thank you from Vancouver Canada

  • @Rainbow20022
    @Rainbow20022 Před rokem +1

    This video was really helpful

  • @ceciliadelarosa6638
    @ceciliadelarosa6638 Před rokem

    Thank you for this very important info

  • @Embryo7Music
    @Embryo7Music Před rokem +2

    You’re Wonderful! 🙏🏼 You! 😊♥️

  • @ruthbaker4562
    @ruthbaker4562 Před rokem +28

    Thank you Kelly for caring and giving such wonderfully detailed descriptions of all the helpful things we can do.

  • @pervinkapadia2487
    @pervinkapadia2487 Před rokem

    Thanks a lot for your informative video.

  • @DotsieDIsaac
    @DotsieDIsaac Před rokem +1

    Thank you so very much. I subscribed.

  • @yomama8873
    @yomama8873 Před rokem +1

    Thank you 🤩🤩💖

  • @happymom395
    @happymom395 Před rokem

    Excellent videos!

  • @fastrack1418
    @fastrack1418 Před rokem +41

    Such a humble and no frills advice, thanks a lot!

  • @magcrew8644
    @magcrew8644 Před rokem +2

    First: Thank you so much for your videos, are the best. Second: is gorgeous hear someone speaking so good English!! Thanks again.

  • @ronniepeters8816
    @ronniepeters8816 Před rokem +3

    Kelly, you are a master teacher!

  • @hemamulherkar794
    @hemamulherkar794 Před rokem +1

    Liked it . To the point. Helpful . 😀

  • @tilakshrestha2573
    @tilakshrestha2573 Před rokem

    Thanks a lot!

  • @nickkostakis9600
    @nickkostakis9600 Před rokem +2

    Excellent video brilliant thank you very much from Sydney Australia😊

  • @mcdas5732
    @mcdas5732 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Kelly for a valuable, informative video. Tell me if we can do our morning walk with the " Compression stockings"?

  • @sharonwinfield7116
    @sharonwinfield7116 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you. I am going to try all of them.

  • @edwinhargrave679
    @edwinhargrave679 Před 7 měsíci

    Thankyou much and we'll done educating the masses who need this information for better health.

  • @claudedesrochers6773
    @claudedesrochers6773 Před rokem +1

    From Montreal Canada, EXCELLENT, WELL DONE,VERY SIMPLE,please keep doing this.Lindouska

  • @stevecampos1960
    @stevecampos1960 Před rokem +33

    Remarkable how this video timely showed up in my CZcams feed. I’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis pain for many months and the last few weeks I determined to daily do various exercises and stretches so that I could get back to walking and jogging, and it has really reduced the pain in my foot. Two things: 1) is there a reason you did not mention massage of the feet and lower legs (which seems to help with circulation); and 2) thank you for that explanation of compression socks/stockings. Recently I asked my wife of why and how they are beneficial (she didn’t know) and, boom, I stumble upon your video, which answered that question, and many others. Keep up the good content like this.

    • @ABCABC-hd8iq
      @ABCABC-hd8iq Před rokem +3

      Massage in lower leg is dangerous if you have blood clots (people could have them and not know it yet). Massage could cause the clot to break loose.

    • @barbaragouldbourne
      @barbaragouldbourne Před rokem

      Jamaicamethodistdistrict

    • @arifquadri8189
      @arifquadri8189 Před 11 měsíci

      12 years back i have the same problem . My foot doctor scheduled me 4 or 5 times , finally he made insole . (computerized ) I used that one or two days and my pain shoots and unable to walk. and I paid almost $2000, out of pocket. for that garbage .
      Then I look on eBay find 2 or 3 $ of insole and started using that One week all pain gone. I don't know how long I used that . But after that am not using any more . No Pain

    • @lallieduenas3020
      @lallieduenas3020 Před 9 měsíci