Taking Care of your Legs Your Self Help Guide

Individuals living with problems of the venous and lymphatic system, such as oedema, heavily exuding wounds, chronic pain and the associated issues of poor quality of life and social isolation, may find they are not best served in a purely clinical environment. This video gives a brief overview of the Leg Club model for lower limb care from a social prescribing perspective kindly provided by Dr Rachel Stow, Lead GP at Wyke Regis Medical Practice.

In our eleventh episode, we welcome back our guest speaker Mark Whiteley - a Professor and Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist of The Whiteley Clinic, London. Visit https://thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/team/... for more information. In this episode, Mark expands on treatments that may help or hinder two key concerns when treating varicose veins, specifically Leg Wounds, and Leg Swelling. In both cases, Mark explains the importance of treating the underlying cause of leg wounds and/or leg swelling first to rule out more complex venous disease, lymphedema or arterial issues. This helps ensure more complete, high quality and sustainable results are possible. This concludes the third and final part of Mark's podcasts which have explored themes relating to "Venous Disease". We recommend you follow Prof. Mark Whiteley's work (see previous link) to keep up-to-date with continuing advances, new techniques as well as his ongoing research.

Mark Collier, tissue viability expert, talks about compression therapy.

Follow our supported selfcare advice to help prevent and effectively manage your legs and feet in skin care, exercise, nutrition, and hydration. Ask your health care professional or specialists about how you can be involved in leg ulcer wound care too - to be at the centre of your care and actively involved is important for physical and emotional health and well-being. If you have any concerns about your care plan and feel you would benefit from a specialist referral, discuss with those involved in your care.

Prevention is about helping people stay healthy, happy and independent for as long as possible. The aim of this ‘Tips’ is to provide a brief overview of the importance of looking after your legs.

This playlist compiles videos from a range of professionals advocating the education of prevention, self management, and early detection for venous related conditions.