Physiotherapy for swollen hands/feet/legs

Physiotherapy for swollen hands, feet or legs is primarily intended to restore the tissue to its normal state. For this purpose, the therapists have various therapy approaches at their disposal. When choosing a suitable therapy method, the individual health condition of the patient and the cause of the swelling are always taken into account. During physiotherapy, the patient not only receives a treatment that is tailored to his or her needs, but also valuable knowledge to be able to avoid problems in the future.

Physiotherapy – what helps?

If swellings in the limbs occur due to various causes, there are various possibilities to help the affected persons in the course of the physiotherapeutic treatment and to cause the swelling of the problem zones to subside. These include among others: Avoid wearing too tight clothing and tight or high shoes. Put your legs up as often as possible, especially in the evening, to facilitate the flow of blood.

Compression therapy, especially for swelling in the legs. This involves wrapping a close-meshed compression bandage around the leg using a special technique, which supports venous activity and promotes the return of blood. Nutritional counseling for a healthy and balanced diet, which is adapted to the underlying disease if necessary.

Physiotherapeutic exercises (especially vein gymnastics), which activate the muscle pump and thus promote the removal of excess fluid. Cold applications, which cause the blood vessels to contract and thus help to reduce swelling. Manual lymph drainage, which uses a special massage technique to remove excess tissue fluid.

Ultrasound therapy to promote blood circulation Which of these measures is suitable for patients depends on the cause of the swelling. It is therefore important to have a clear diagnosis made by the doctor in advance so that physiotherapy can best address the problem.

  • Avoid wearing too tight clothing and tight or high shoes.
  • Put your legs up as often as possible, especially in the evening, to facilitate blood flow.
  • Compression therapy, especially for swelling in the legs. In this therapy, a tightly meshed compression bandage is wrapped around the leg using a special technique, which supports the vein activity and promotes the return transport of the blood.
  • Nutritional advice for a healthy and balanced diet, adapted to the underlying disease if necessary.
  • Physiotherapeutic exercises (especially vein gymnastics), which activate the muscle pump and thus promote the removal of excess fluid.
  • Cold applications, which cause the blood vessels to contract and thus help to reduce swelling.
  • Manual lymph drainage, which uses a special massage technique to remove excess tissue fluid.
  • Ultrasound therapy to promote blood circulation