Top 7 Exercises for Leg Edema or Swelling (Program or Protocol for Edema)

Top 7 Exercises for Leg Edema or Swelling (Program or Protocol for Edema)

Bob and Brad show a common exercise program/protocol for people dealing with leg edema (swelling) that can be completed in a seated position or lying down.

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[scesor]

I just want to start by telling my current situation. It’s currently 5am on a Sunday and I was keeping watch of my mother who currently suffers from cancer. She has stopped treatment due to complications and one of the biggest ones is the leg swelling. Tonight, it was intense, it was brutal from seeing her face and her legs. They almost looked like they were gonna explode. I prayed and when I got to thinking I started looking into how to reduce swelling and your video showed up first. After about an hour of exercises, with mild breaks, I can tell you this was an incredible treatment. Her legs went down to almost back to normal. I mean, it is amazing. I followed the instructions exactly as described and did as much as I could. And even though I wasn’t able to do some of the exercises, it still worked fantastic. You guys are a blessing, thanks for what you do and for doing this video. I’m eternally thankful

[rebeccahowie]

I know this video is older, but I have to tell you guys, it’s made a complete difference in just one day!!! I’ve done these exercises twice now and I’ve lost so much fluid!!! I mean I can’t believe the difference in just one day of how much of how much these helped me!! My ankle swelling is completely gone!! The only thing was with the marching, my knees popped every time 🤦‍♀️ Thank you guys so much!! I’m so very grateful!!

[samanthabamantha]

I've got 4 pillows under my legs and doing these exercises. I can FEEL the fluid working it's way back up my legs (like a tingling feeling slowly moving up). Thank you!

[debrasawarin]

You guys are a valuable art of my health care team. I go to you first for so many issues. I can't thank you enough. May your lives be long and full of joy.

[GodisLovetoo]

You guys are lifesavers. This is the first time I’ve experienced swelling in my lower extremities. With in minutes of elevating/exercising in a lying position it started going down... bless you!

[donnamurrietta]

Thank you so much! I’m 62 and never had a problem with swelling. Last November feet, legs and thighs got so swollen. Don’t know why. My legs so heavy I could barely get in and out of my car. I avoided stairs as I couldn’t lift my legs high enough . I have fallen a few times because Of dragging my feet as my legs were so heavy. These exercises have been a miracle for me. I’m getting my life back! Thank you!!!

[victoriawynder]

Working a busy desk job for 8hrs everyday, where you don't have time to get up and stretch, can really build up the fluid in my legs & ankles. These exercises has helped tremendously! I do them in the morning, and before I go to bed. The swelling has decreased dramatically. Thank you!

[BrianJColbyYT]

I tried these exercises last night...after many, many years of having edema in my right leg, these exercises WORK. I had to get up three times during the night to get rid of these fluids, but I do notice that my legs are much less swollen than they were. A hat tip to you both...👍

[tonyneilson]

Thank you both for providing me with a terrific solution to edema which developed in both legs after I incurred injuries to both ankles and knees when I suffered a fall in February. Following a daily routine of doing your recommended exercises had immediate results and has maintained the condition under control while I healed from the rest of the injuries. Many, many thanks.

[nirmalarajkumar]

Dear Bob and Brad, I have been suffering from Leg Edema for about 6 months. I have hypothyroidism as well which made me gain weight. I found working out very difficult. Still I would go ahead with it. End of the day I would have swollen legs and it was very painful. I thank you both from the bottom of my heart for this video. I’m back in form. You both are a blessing to millions of people... Keep up the good work 🙏🏻👍🏻

[claudemonet]

We all love you guys.
Still missing Bob😢

[eugenetswong]

[Bob & Brad, I request that you add this table of contents to your video description so that others might benefit from it. YouTube will create a chapter play list based on this, which makes it more user friendly for your viewers.]


Table Of Contents

0:27 Topic Introduction

1:51 Exercise Preparation
2:16 Preparatory Exercise: Diaphragmatic Breathing


2:51 Trunk Flexes
3:19 Trunk Rotation
4:19 Butt Squeezes
4:32 Marching In Place
4:48 Kick Outs
5:22 Ankle Pumps
5:40 Wiggle Toes

5:52 Tips
6:15 Concluding Remarks & Outro

[kimberlyuryszvalade]

Thank you so much for teaching us people how to get rid of our edema. It's so painfull in my legs and ankles and feet. Tonight was day three of doing them and I am seeing results and my pain is slowly getting better in those areas! ❤

[lrenee]

I just wanna say this video has helped me tremendously.. and I just found it less than an hour ago.. my legs were so tight and stiff before doing these exercises.. thank you so much

[maureenpoynton]

For me, Brad and Bob the best physical therapists on the internet. No question about it!

[kay]

1. Trunk flexes 3:00
2. Trunk rotations 3:22
3. But squeezes 4:22
4. Marching in place pour 4:35
5. Kick outs 4:52
6. Ankle pumps 5:24
7. Wiggle your toes 5:45

[dianatran]

Great video! Thank you so much Bob and Brad! I have symptoms of hypothyroidism. The swelling in my calves and feet have been getting more severe to the point where working out or even walking is becoming unbearable. I just finished doing these exercises with a leg wedge pillow and was taken aback that the relieve was instantaneous. Even my boyfriend noticed a massive difference in my legs. They look almost back to normal again. Thank you so much for your knowledge, I’ll be doing these exercises on a daily basis to keep my edema under control.

[kunalv]

Guys if you don’t want to do exercise then do 2 things
Wear a tight shoes and walk around 6km in morning it will take around 1 hour for 10 days and then reduce the kilometres

And do skipping also that will help your body to maintain. Blood circulation I was suffering from this edema and now I am fit and fine in 10 days

Hope one who come here gets good result and
Best of luck

[mariadossantosmartins]

Thank you thank you thank you to you both. Was at my wits end with fluid build up and just found you both and put exercises into practice straightaway. What a difference. ❤️❤️

[joycebatten]

I discovered these exercises after an operation left me with fluids. Despite taking diabetics I still ad the swelling. I started the exercises a couple weeks ago and I can hardly believe the results. My legs have gone back to near normal. I can hardly believe it and it was never mentioned when I was leaving the hospital. Thank you so much for your expertise.