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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[@scesor5]

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

[@heinzkrupps5496]

💓

[@jackiecolbert3915]

Wow thanks for sharing your story.

[@proudhindugirl4115]

Really happy to hear this helped you. How is your mom now?

[@Rabia_Burak]

i pray that she beat cancer and God give her health Amen

[@jollyelmroot]

Also ginger is great for circulation

[@rebeccahowie7234]

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!!

[@Stylagurl622]

That's great to hear! I'm gonna do these exercises today!

[@user-ni7zx4rw2p]

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[@samanthabamantha5816]

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!

[@moqa_moonflower]

I FELT IT TOOOO OMG, so nutty!

[@se7ensnakes]

You also cut out our your carbs and sugar intake.

[@mithileshmagesh8599]

@@se7ensnakes and also cut down salt intake

[@diannedelapena8334]

are u feeling this after workout?

[@samanthabamantha5816]

@@diannedelapena8334 my leg edema is a result of long haul covid. Compression socks help with the nerve pain and help with the fluid at night, and while working at my desk. But the exercises help the fluid as well.

[@donnamurrietta7236]

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!!!

[@mimisugira9878]

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[@victoriawynder4021]

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!

[@heinzkrupps5496]

AWESOME!!💓

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@bgjblue]

This is my situation. I just started doing these at my desk. I hope it works for me just as quickly. I can only wear one pair of my shoes now. SMH

[@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!

[@medusasunshine4705]

Stay strong sister 🙏🏽🤲🏽 💪🏽

[@jackiecolbert3915]

I feel you honey never experienced until after my surgery.

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@marcgarcia5762]

@@medusasunshine4705ok

[@BrianJColby15YT]

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...👍

[@BrianJColby15YT]

ETA: 11 days after my post, I am pleased to say I continue doing these exercises and the right leg has improved dramatically. I put the leg up two and a half hours a night (watching TV) to get rid of the fluid, in addition to your exercises. I could not be more pleased.

[@BrianJColby15YT]

One month later - the swelling is under control! I wear compression socks during the day and the leg looks so much better than before.

[@nadeemshahid4283]

Now what happen? Is your edema gone??

[@tonyneilson1652]

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.

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@sylvera2891]

It actually worked and it caught me off guard wasn’t expecting it to work that quickly

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@mj-ls7qr8xp3n]

@@kinoprudfulloro6524 get your own channel. :/

[@maureenpoynton8396]

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

[@lrenee9902]

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

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@JohnWilliams-bp2so]

Thank you both. We do 'em every day now.

[@nirmalarajkumar6295]

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 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@bhovesh..6856]

How many days you do these exercises.

[@soniczforever5470]

Same here moderate hypothyroidism here cal counted diet plan helped got metabolism tested still have puffy legs bit not the worst. They stopped at a certain point and I can now wear some of my shoes

[@mariadossantosmartins4897]

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. ❤️❤️

[@kimberlyuryszvalade6086]

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! ❤

[@TheAustralianHealthShow]

Love people that try to help others fast well done fellas !!

[@WomanOfGod79]

Thanks Bob and Brad!! Your videos are very helpful. Have a blessed day!!!

[@cristobalmadrigaljr2413]

Thanks Bob and Brad.

[@latyshal.2286]

I enjoyed watching this video. Im dealing with this issue now and this video was very helpful. Thank you!

[@ClassySexy82]

Hi did it work for you?

[@tonyawilliams9433]

@@ClassySexy82 ooo

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@missoverlord7056]

When I clicked on this video I had never seen their videos before. So I hear the jingle and I’m thinking of this is some random commercial, nope, it’s the intro to their video. Apparently I’m a sucker for jingles. So that alone got me to subscribe. This is definitely two older men who want to have an Internet presence and decided to do it their way and with their personalities in it. When I saw the jingle I thought this is gonna be some boring video which is honestly what I was expecting from any channel that has a video about Edema lol. But I like how fun they were and how much they love their jobs. So thank you guys for making my day and hopefully my Edema better.

[@debrasawarin8869]

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.

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help!

[@KJ-xc6qs]

Those exercises worked immediately -- thank you so much!

[@annmartin5347]

I don't have oedema but my aunt does. I did the exercises as am recovering from hip replacements. Helped to click my knees and also my foot, I broke my calcanium over a decade ago and following my hip replacement, my foot was painful to walk on. Thought I was getting plantar fasciitis. Well anyway, following these exercises, my foot clicked and I felt great release! I had been doing my post op physio but did not have this result before!

[@fredarh]

Thanks guys! Currently experiencing third trimester pregnancy edema and found relief with these stretches. 🙏🏼

[@donaa.6996]

Just wanted to say thank you to you both- your show really helped me to help my mom with her swelling!👏🏻👏🏻🎉🎉was great help!

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@InUteroKDC]

Thank you for these techniques!!! They worked and I couldn't be happier not to be in pain anymore 😀

[@taylorbush5534]

Thank you so much for this video. Great exercises!

[@dianatran7171]

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.

[@teti_99]

Thus is awesome!!! My old man has benefited from this so much! Thank you both for all you do!

[@harrywarren6282]

By far, the finest intro musical score within the medical video community! An inspiration, you guys are.

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@dkerris]

Please NEVER stop being AWESOMELY helpful. Your videos give people the opportunity to participate in their health care and recovery.

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@Kinypshun]

I never knew that these types of exercises help edema. They're easy! Thank you so much for all of your great content.

[@dinahmiteideas]

Thanks for the video showing both laying down and sitting upright. I just tried it laying down and I noticed the difference right away! Gonna try when sitting upright during work hours!

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@joanescano8310]

Been watching you since I had my ACL reconstructed last 2015. Thanks for giving useful exercises!

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@genesisalbercacordovajr2740]

I tried it while watching the video,it works and my bad leg pain is relieved

[@giladayan1837]

you two are great and I follow your wonderful exercises . Proffesional and exercises every body can make. Thanks

[@MrsJ_Money]

This will be a great Sequence for me to guide my home health people through for Edema control thank you very much 💗

[@BobandBrad]

You are welcome :)

[@medusasunshine4705]

#Agreed

[@jenni75288]

These are great things to do after work waiting tables! Thank you for making this video 🥰

[@katwilliams9483]

These exercises are great, especially if you're flying during the hot summer weather and your ankles swell up. This video is a keeper!👍

[@BobandBrad]

Glad that you found them useful :)

[@AndrewFord]

How do you KNOW not merely FEELING, do you do it, how long, did it work?

[@jackiebohannon322]

Bob Brad Your The Best Thank you Again 😁

[@eugenetswong]

[Bob & Brad, I request that you add this table of contents to your video description so that others might benefit from it. KZbin 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

[@padumahtani9462]

Thank you very helpful

[@davidgambrah10]

You are doing God's work God bless!. Hope everyone seeing this has a speedy recovery

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@karentilley4356]

very helpful to see this Table of Contents

[@eugenetswong]

@@karentilley4356 and everybody, thank all 3 of you.

[@carmensaldarriaga2055]

Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate the tips!!

[@medusasunshine4705]

Sounds good and much needed for a lot of people. Thank u

[@peppermint303]

Thank you for this I'm going to try these

[@MrZiggy019]

Thank you, this really helps with Edima in feet, ankles, legs and thighs,,,,,

[@austinheather]

Working from home during COVID and sitting at my desk ALL day is doing a number on my feet. I will be trying these exercises this week. Thanks, Bob & Brad!!

[@krs1476]

Same exact problem!

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@shrichetabardhan5085]

Same problem here too!!

[@bhovesh..6856]

How many days you do these exercises.

[@kunalv8968]

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

[@soniczforever5470]

Thank you was wondering why skipping seemed to be effective must do that.

[@kunalv8968]

@Funkdafied 89 sending blessing to your mom buddy hope she will be fine soon 😇

[@tedbryer2512]

Just found your channel - thanks for the info. I have to go two and a half hours to my doctor so ill try this first. Thanks again and greetings from Perth Ontario Canada.

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@genapruitt]

Love, love, LOVE Bob and Brad!!!! :)

[@sarlamukund2667]

Very helpful and neatly explaned.thank you.

[@redtulips23]

Thank you guys. This video’s very helpful!

[@jansdoe6963]

Yes, this video is pretty good.

[@ivanbasay8738]

Hey! i always watch your videos, they keep me learning about the thing that i can do to improve my health. I am diagnosticated with bone edema in the l4, and i cant find videos of how to treat it, can u give me some advice? or share a video to me? sorry for my english and thanks a lot

[@joannejohnson7006]

Thank you for this information! Greatly appreciated 😊

[@ExitingBabylon]

I have a whole file of your videos which have helped me many times. You guys are great

[@ardiris2715]

I have searched for a video like this for over two years.

[@psychopenguin3156]

these seem great during lock down my activity has dropped drastically, Ive never had issues before being very active but now only getting about 1 hour of exercise a day my ankle and foot have started to swell, Going to try this and see if it helps.

[@repentfast7793]

BOY DID I EVER NEED THIS THANK YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH ❣️

[@Spanishalligator]

Thank you I'm making a commitment to doing this daily for a week

[@voices_vary]

I am 9 days post foot surgery and want to reduce fluid retention and swelling. I found these exercises and tried them (being very careful) lying down with raised legs. I think they work, I've had to make several trips to the bath while I'm also intaking fresh water. I feel as though this is very cleansing in a general way. Thanks for posting the video, you guys are the best.

[@BobandBrad]

Of course!

[@OriginsOfEnglishExpressions]

@@BobandBrad I skip rope regularly and also team this with a 2-5 mile walk a day. Yesterday I skipped rope then went about my daily walk (4+ miles). Me feet were hurting more than usual, so when I got home I sat down and rested for the remainder of the day. By the evening they were still quite sore and I wanted to take a look at them to see if I might have gotten blisters. What I found was swollen ankles instead. Now I've been exercising for years and this has never happened before post exercise. I still have the swollen ankles, though the pain has lessen. I had edema once from a long flight that lasted for 3 weeks and though I did everything to reduce the swelling, it just took a really long time to go away. Is this normal to have swollen ankles if you're an active person: especially with skipping that really does a great job of strengthening the ankles. *Caveat potential* I don't stretch but just do a warmup for all exercising I do.

[@repentfast7793]

Thanks for saying where to get the wedge I ordered it PS you guys are funny 💖

[@karencrecco2922]

You guys are a hoot! So much fun!

[@dennistesdell3243]

This could be very helpful for people with CVI, CHF, people with kidney disease, DVT and even pregnancy! Great vicdo, guys. And neither one of you attacked the other verbally! Bravo!! ;)

[@medusasunshine4705]

#Agreed

[@kinoprudfulloro6524]

*Doctor iyhere* on youtube *cured me of Edema* with his *effective herbal medicine*

[@bhovesh..6856]

How many days you do these exercises.

[@evettemccollum4993]

Just found out about Adema. My calves have been swelling over a year now. I was prescribed water pill and support socks. This is great! I'll try it! Thanks!

[@jenniferhickman9242]

You guys are the BEST!!! Thank you!

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help!

[@yasmeeniqbal69]

Thanks for sharing such interesting videos

[@syfman6]

Thank you for the info!

[@kellynoble2053]

I am looking more for exercises for my lypmh nodes. I had one removed from my underarm from bc. I think this will help. I'll just need to watch this again and again until I learn how to do these specific exercises.

[@oscaregasan1949]

VERY HELPFUL, THANKS A LOT.

[@rhondascraftobsessions5817]

I'm still recovering from knee replacement surgery last year, not to mention my double shoulder cuff surgeries. My edema is so bad! Shoes are tight and socks leave marks!

[@muratakman6297]

they say it was incurable and that it could only be managed. He would try his best. And I am grateful so much for trying your best sir.

[@jeffloucks2120]

Don't have edema but injured leg/knee area yesterday and trying to get swelling down. Guess it can't hurt to do these.

[@medusasunshine4705]

Hope it worked for u

[@claudemonet5415]

We all love you guys. Still missing Bob😢

[@sherrienicholson2383]

Thanks for the video! I can't do some of the exercises due to a stroke and limited movement with my affected leg but i try to do the rest!

[@desertdawg8213]

There is nothing that I can add, that hasn't been said multiple times, so I will just say, thank you, thank you, thank you!! Life changer!!😃

[@murasakinoxd3609]

Just did this to help my swollen leg before my soccer game. Worked like a charm😉

[@willieadams7930]

Thank you so much for this video helped a lot

[@rajeshnayar7931]

Thanks great video

[@tiffanyjohnson4271]

I will try these exercises bc my legs are swollen now.. i just found your channel. Thanks guys!!

[@esthers9122]

Thank you this worked for me. Edema post stroke on the affected side.

[@terrfrayn2203]

Thanks a lot guy,! You really helped me so much, with treating the lymphadema for my mom,! She really almust became uncapable of moving her feed,because all the swelling

[@lalitasharma5144]

Thank you so much doctor for valuable video !!!👍

[@BobandBrad]

Most welcome! Brad

[@CroTonic]

Thank you for the tips

[@ranaqamar8913]

Thanks for everything 🌹

[@dianeyankton1337]

Thank you I'm hoping this helps its easy enough

[@ananya3626]

Thank you this really helped my feet completely recovered in 2 days I kept a small four legged chair under my legs

[@christinavonheidenstam3206]

Thank you so much i will test this

[@brickhouse7401]

Very good for stroke survivor. Thank you B n B. I always appreciate adding your exercises to my PT routine at home

[@danladking9788]

How you doing now post stroke, I just had one!

[@ashleikraemer7373]

I been doing this for a week a feel like I use the bathroom a lot more but for some reason I get discomfort in my legs when I do them and when I elevate my legs seeing my doctor soon. Just have fluid in my legs haven’t been diagnosed with anything yet

[@lucysocha5237]

Excellent!

[@RanjanRevankar1997]

Sir your Videos are helpful when it comes to our Health. Let God bless you Sir. Comments from India.

[@andreD03]

Trunk rotation is so highly effective . Thank you gentlemen !

[@royksk]

Thanks lads, that’s a great one (must’ve missed it). Having the two methods is excellent for me as I have mobility problems. 🧐

[@nicoleperrine2965]

My friend's situation, he cannot lay flat. What is the best way to elevate sitting up or at 45 degree angle?

[@criise1]

Can you recommend how often every day you should do these exercises for ankle and lower leg swelling for a DVT? I know it would not hurt to do them twice a day. But would it benefit to do these more often to get faster results?

[@chrismcq43]

this really is where B&B should reply.

[@mytrigger5613]

Yea um, Bob? Little help here guys

[@justinschmitt3722]

Thank you Im going to try that

[@gailjohnson6670]

Good info. Thank you. Blessings to you.

[@BobandBrad]

Same to you! Bob

[@ilavarasi2456]

My dad is having edema in ankle and it is not reducing even he keep his leg in elevated position. His BP is also in control. So could this exercise will be helpful for him? In how many days this will give good result?

[@samediarts]

Thank you!

[@kay8163]

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

[@barbaralukas9327]

It work fantastic clory

[@myrai.colmenero-macmillan8038]

Thanks!

[@ichraumauf5532]

Please pin 📌 that comment, it’s so helpful.

[@user-di2on5gl2d]

My leg sometimes gets numb and feels like a balloon when sleeping. This frightens me, I get up quickly and jump up and down till the feeling subsides.

[@mimio008]

I'm not sure jumping up and down is the lost effective solution. I would say elevate your legs and maybe do those exercises

[@TheShift_OfEnergy]

Thanks so much. This vid is saved