Swollen Legs and Puffy Ankles? It could be your desk!

Tips to reduce swelling in legs and ankles - 

Ergonomics and your Desk Chair

by Kathleen Lisson

I saw this twice in the past week so I'm sharing it with you - the concept that how and where you SIT can affect swelling in your legs and ankles. 

Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck have an excellent video that shows how the height of your chair can affect the lymphatic drainage of your legs - watch closely the part at the three minute mark where they use a stick to check if the hips are higher than the knees when sitting in an office chair. This also applies to chairs at home. 

As a short person, my feet can dangle when I'm sitting in chairs that are too large for my 5 foot 2 frame. If this happens to you, try Bob and Brad's tip of using a stool for your feet or look into whether a petite office chair is right for you. If you have lymphedema or swelling in your legs or ankles, a under desk set of pedals, elliptical or stepper machine can help move the joints and lymph.  

Listen to the podcast here: https://overcast.fm/+JlsJHCD2E

Watch Bob and Brad's video here: