To fight clotting & DVT, flex leg muscles
Dr. Richard T. Bosshardt, March 25, 2007
In this interesting article, Dr Bosshardt says that "...studies show that simply putting patients on operating tables -- under anesthesia, irrespective of the surgery -- can increase the risk of DVT...
One of the most effective preventive measures to avoid DVT is early ambulation -- or movement. Unless prohibited by a doctor, patients should make every effort to get out of bed as quickly as possible and begin walking...Even when confined to bed, unless specifically prohibited by their doctor, patients can move and flex their legs, and contract the legs muscles forcefully. This should be done as often as possible...."
Interesting! Read the full article here @ The Orlando Sentinel
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