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How to Reduce Swelling in Legs and Feet

As a certified lymphedema therapist, I share the best ways to reduce swelling in legs and feet: compression, exercises, lymphatic drainage, and elevation.

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Lymphedema

How to Reduce Swelling in Legs and Feet

As a certified lymphedema therapist, I share the best ways to reduce swelling in legs and feet: compression, exercises, lymphatic drainage, and elevation.

A woman with smooth skin smiles as she touches her armpit, which is highlighted with a soft glow—for those concerned about swelling under the armpit. She wears a white towel against a plain white background.

Lymphatic Health

Swelling Under Armpit: Why It Happens and What to Do

Have swelling under armpit? This can happen as a result of inflammation from surgery or something like lymphedema. Here’s what to do.

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Lymphatic Health

Rebounder Workout for the Lymphatic System: 15 Exercises

Try this rebounder workout to support your lymphatic system, cardiovascular health, balance, and more. Exercises by a physical therapist.

Doing best exercises for lymphatic system.

Lymphatic Health

What Are the Best Exercises for Lymphatic System?

Try these best exercises for lymphatic system health at home to improve drainage, reduce swelling, and feel less sluggish.

Lymphatic Health

How to Use a Vibration Plate for Lymphatic Drainage

Learn how to use a vibration plate for lymphatic drainage from a certified lymphedema therapist with exercises, tips, and safety precautions.

woman with swelling lay on mat with beige compression stocking on leg

Lymphedema

Can You Sleep in Compression Socks?

A lymphedema therapist explains why sleeping in daytime compression socks can cause harm and what nighttime garments actually work instead.

A person sitting and holding their foot with both hands, highlighting foot pain for neuropathy in the sole with a red glow effect around the toes and ball of the foot.

Tips & Tricks

11 Exercises for Neuropathy in Feet to Feel Better

Learn effective exercises for neuropathy in feet from a Doctor of Physical Therapy. They will help you manage symptoms and reduce discomfort.

Lymphedema

How to Prevent Lymphedema: Guide by a Physical Therapist

Lymphedema commonly develops after cancer treatment or lymph node removal. Learn how to prevent lymphedema and minimize your risk.

Lymphatic Health

Do Vibration Plates Work? Here’s What Science Says

Do vibration plates work? Science shows they may boost lymphatic drainage, strength, muscle recovery, bone health, and more.

Lymphatic Health

What Does a Vibration Plate Do?

What does a vibration plate do? Discover how whole-body vibration supports lymphatic drainage, circulation, muscle tone, and bone health.

Breast Cancer

Lymphatic Drainage for the Breast and Chest Areas

Following along with this step-by-step guide for lymphatic drainage for the breast and chest areas.

Lymphatic Health

How Long Should You Wear Compression Socks for Swelling?

How long should you wear compression socks? Usually, 8-12 hours daily for lymphedema and swelling, but it ultimately depends on your needs.

Lymphatic Health

15 Minute Full Body Morning Lymphatic Drainage Routine

Follow along with this gentle 15-minute full-body morning lymphatic drainage routine with all movements done from a standing position.

illustration of radiation fibrosis on a woman who had a mastectomy with text above "Radiation Fibrosis: Causes, Treatment, and Exercise".

Cancer Rehab

Radiation Fibrosis: How to Treat It with Physical Therapy

Radiation fibrosis can cause pain, stiffness, and skin changes. Learn how stretching, manual therapy, skincare, and exercise can help you heal.

A healthcare professional examines an elderly man's knee in a medical office, checking for ways to reduce fluid for knee swelling as the man watches during the gentle assessment.

Lymphatic Health

5 Exercises to Reduce Fluid in the Knee (+ Other Treatments)

Learn 5 exercises to reduce fluid in the knee from a physical therapist, including ankle pumps, leg raises, and helpful stretches.

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