leg elevation
Propping feet up
Leg elevation is the practice of raising the legs above heart level, typically while lying down.
It's recommended for reducing swelling, improving circulation, or relieving discomfort from conditions like varicose veins or injuries: The doctor prescribed leg elevation and ice for her sprained ankle.
Twenty minutes of leg elevation after a long flight can help with swelling.
- prop upSupport to prevent collapse
- proppedHeld in position
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- swollen anklesFluid accumulation near feet
- ankleLeg-foot joint
foot · pillow · rest · circulation · edema · recline · cushion · foam wedge · therapy · recovery · blood flow · varicose · compression · deep vein thrombosis · blood clot · support · ottoman · wedge
leg elevationstanding
Position, physical or social
weight-bearing · upright posture · walking · standing upright · standing position
leg, legs, legged, legging, leggings, leggy, elevate, elevation, elevations