Foot and Ankle Swelling Treatment by a Lymphedema Physical Therapist: Ways to Reduce Leg Swelling

Foot and ankle swelling are very common and can be caused by many different things. Leg Swelling can be from Leg lymphedema, venous swelling, lipedema, or other reasons. Ankle Swelling or Feet Swelling can all cause pain and skin changes as well and is something that many will need to address in their life.
In this video, I go through the main foot and ankle swelling treatment. I will explain what leg swelling treatment options are most important and effective!
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00:00 Intro
00:44 Personal Needs and Safety concerns
01:17 Treatment #1
02:09 Treatment #2 (for injuries!)
02:35 Treatment #3...so crucial
06:36 Treatment #4... 2nd most important
08:09 Treatment #5
09:16 Treatment #6
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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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[@tracy3812]

Great info about the different pressure of stockings & that grocery store stockings are too low. Thank-you.

[@N0lemts]

Watching this as I’m elevating my feet against the wall. Any tips on avoiding knee hyperextension?

[@NoorFatima-nv8vk]

Pls make video on heel pain due to Uric acid,and otherwise also.Thanks.

[@raphaelopticians9757]

Hey Kelly! Im a 29 year old cancer patient .. using compression socks which are helping, exercising on rebounder and treadmill (not very fast) lol. Random question, it seems the edema is now in my back as well. Is that possible? Are there any random suggestions outside of what you mentioned here?

[@LisaWilliams-tw1yt]

My question I have compression stockings up to the thigh from vein surgery my doctor recommended exercise to keep swelling down is it safe or recommended to do trampoline exercises with compression stockings on or should I not wear them while exercising?

[@heavencelestina6038]

How can I see a specialist? What are the specialist called?

[@carolyn6781]

Whit if swelling is on one side of body only? Will the swelling go down with deconjestive therapy?

[@lilimeidawati9919]

Hi Kelly, could you please give a recommendation a brand for leg compression machine (lymphedema drainage) for home use? Thanks.

[@merinizareyes90]

while wedge pillow is nice...in the first place i cant even lift my legs up to the wedge pillow...

[@djundadirt95]

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