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Your Guide to Surgery at Akron General Health & Wellness


Activity

Movement and walking will decrease the chance of blood clots forming in your legs. You will be taught ankle pumps. When lying down, point your toes on both feet to your chin and stretch them out by pushing them away from your chin. Do this 10 times an hour. Flex your knees. Do not lie in one
position. You may wake up with pumps on your feet or inflatable stockings on your legs. These help pump blood from your legs back to your heart.



Date Updated: 03-JAN-2005

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