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A member asked:
What are the exercise i should do after dvt?
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Walking: Once the doctor clears you i would start with a walking program.
Answered 5/8/2018
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Almost anything: The only exercise i would caution against is anything that may increase your risk of injury and bleeding (assuming you are on anticoagulation) -- otherwise, you should be able to do just about any activity you can tolerate.
Answered 5/8/2018
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