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Elevate Your Foot, Accelerate Recovery: The Surprising Benefits of Post-Surgical Elevation
Elevating the foot after surgery is crucial for proper healing and recovery. It reduces swelling, promotes blood flow, and minimizes pain by leveraging gravitational forces to prevent fluid buildup and facilitate oxygen and nutrient delivery to the wound site. Regular elevation also improves mobility, mobility scores correlating with patient satisfaction, and provides psychological comfort through increased reassurance as the condition improves. Proper equipment and regular movements are essential for effective foot elevation, while documenting progress enables informed decisions for further self-care.