Vascular - Leg Exercises

Why are exercises important?

Exercise is good for your circulation and general health. If possible, take daily walks but please ensure you wear sensible footwear. When not resting try to keep as active as you can within your own limitations. Walking improves your circulation as well as your general health. Avoid standing in one position for long periods. If this is necessary, then move your toes up and down, bend and straighten your knees and shift your weight from foot to foot at regular intervals.

You can also exercise indoors.

1.    Ankle circling in both directions

2.    Toes bend/curl and stretch

3.    Ankle bend and stretch

Finally

If you have any concerns or you think you may be developing another ulcer, contact your healthcare professional.

Telephone Numbers for each service:
Telephone: ................................................................................
Single point of access number: ................................................
Locality: ....................................................................................

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Oldham Care Organisation
Vascular Service Clinic:
Telephone:

Salford Leg Ulcer Services
Salford Care Organisation
Stott Lane Salford, Manchester, M6 8HD
Email: salfordtissue.viability@nca.nhs.uk
Tel: 0161 206 1700 - Community
Tel: 0161 206 2113 - Acute
Fax: 0161 206 2654

Further Advice

If you have any concerns or questions about the information in this leaflet, please feel free to contact the team you are seeing who will be able to answer any queries you may have.