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which is the purpose of encouraging active leg and foot excercises for a client who has had hip surgery

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To increase blood flow throughout your legs, which will decrease swelling and help with recovery.

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Encouraging active leg and foot exercises for a client who has had hip surgery helps increase muscle flexibility and strength, which helps protect joints and it promotes healing by increasing blood flow.

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