Activity is one of the most reliable things you can do for your circulation, and it’s the one people most often stop after a diagnosis, usually because nobody told them what was safe.
The useful news is that the biggest gains are at the bottom of the scale.
47%
of US adults met the federal aerobic activity guidelines in 2024
CDC
150 minutes
of moderate activity a week, plus two days of muscle strengthening, is the federal guideline
CDC
Starting from a standstill
- Walking counts, and so does breaking it into ten-minute pieces
- Build the habit before you build the intensity
- Ask specifically what is safe for your condition, not whether exercise is safe
- Cardiac and pulmonary rehab exist for exactly this, and are underused
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Physical Therapy: A Role in Blood Clot Management
We often hear that physical therapy (PT) helps patients get back on their feet after an injury, surgery, stroke, or other medical issue.
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Blood Clots and the FITT Principles for Exercise
Dr. Ellen Hillegass, physical therapist, board certified in cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialty recommends the following:
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Wearable Devices and Heart Health: What’s The Buzz?
Wearable devices (smartwatches and fitness trackers) can tell us a lot about ourselves, from how many steps we’ve taken in a day to how much water we’ve had and how many calories we’ve burned. But can they accurately flag heart abnormalities? We spoke with Dr. Daniel Yazdi from Brigham and Women’s Hospital to find out more.
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