Exercising Safely After a Blood Clot

This month, we welcome Dr. Ellen Hillegass to answer some frequently asked questions about safely exercising after a blood clot. Dr. Hillegass is a physical therapist with a board certification in cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialty. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Physical Therapy at Mercer University in Atlanta, GA.

In this webinar, she will discuss:

• Blood clots 101
• Risk considerations after having a blood clot
• How to safely exercise after a blood clot

Key takeaways:

• Don’t be afraid to move!
• Continue taking blood-thinning medications for as long as they’re prescribed
• Choose safe exercises or take precautions to reduce the risk of bleeding
• Use compression garments for arm or leg clots
• Exercise is the most important post-clot intervention after medication