Elevation & Swelling Control
Reduces swelling and supports healing in the first weeks.
What it helps
Bringing the leg up reduces swelling and supports healing in the early weeks — simple, and it speeds your comfort.
How to do it
- Lie back and prop the foot above the level of your heart on pillows.
- Rest like this regularly through the day, especially after being up.
- Use ice as directed by your surgeon.
Tips
- Elevation is one of the most helpful things you can do early on.
Commonly done several times a day.
Where this appears in recovery
Elevation & Swelling Control is part of 2 recovery programs, typically in the phase 1 stage. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.