Circulation Exercises

Please do not attempt any of these exercises until you have been advised to do so.

Immediate post operative period

Lie with your upper body supported and legs out straight in front of you. Take a deep breath down to the bottom of your chest. Repeat 4 to 5 times and try to cough.

Repeat hourly.

Lie on your back or in a sitting position. Bend and straighten your ankles briskly. If you feel your heels are getting sore, please stop the exercise and notify your physiotherapist. Repeat 20 times.

Repeat hourly.

Lie on your back. Squeeze your buttocks firmly together. Hold for 5 slow counts. Repeat 20 times.

Repeat hourly.

Lie on your back in a sitting position with your legs out straight. Bend your ankles and push your knees down firmly against the bed by tightening your thigh muscles. Hold for 5 slow counts. Repeat 20 times.

Repeat hourly.

Bend and straighten your knee as far as you can. Hold it in the bent position for 5 slow counts then straighten it so your knee is flat on the bed. Repeat 10 times.

Repeat hourly.