Therapeutic exercises for varicose veins

Classes should be approached with the utmost responsibility and in any case not to choose the exercises yourself. Varicose veins there are a number of restrictions with regard to exercise. Therefore, therapeutic gymnastics is conducted under the supervision of a physician, and a set of exercises must be developed by experts.

During class doctors recommend to observe the following rules:

1. Training should begin with a short warm-up. In this case, it is recommended before performing the first exercise to sit for two minutes on his haunches.
2. It should be remembered that varicose veins of the load should be moderate. It is not recommended to be too aggressive and try to do all the repetitions in the approach from the first class: this should be done gradually.
3. During a workout you want to monitor the pulse. If its value exceeds 120 beats/min, you need to make a five-minute break.
4. After performing the set of exercises recommended to lie down for about 10 minutes with raised legs and make a gentle massage of the lower legs and hips, which will improve blood circulation and relieve fatigue. Start with the stroking, moving from the ankles up, then rubbed in a circular motion and finish by stroking again. After the procedure you need to lie down for a few minutes. Thrombophlebitis, and trophic ulcers massage can not be done.
5. Classes can be finished with a cold shower for your legs with alternating warm water and cool.
6. In addition, phlebologists recommend several times a day to perform simple exercises. This can be done in the workplace and at home. This is especially important for people who have long standing. An example of such exercises: standing, slightly to detach the heel from the floor and to drop to hit the floor. Do 2 sets of 30 reps.