Buerger-Al len Exerc ise for Thrombo Angit is Obl i terance

Tell the client to:

1. Lie flat in bed with both legs elevated above the level of the
heart for 2 or 3 minutes

2. Sit on the edge of the bed with the legs dependent for 3
minutes

3. Exercise the feet and toes by moving them up, down, inward,
and outward.

4. Return to the first position and hold it for about 5 minutes.

The client should repeat the exercises several times during one
exercise period and perform them periodically throughout the
day.

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