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Efficacy of Limb Elevation as a Lifestyle Change According to GRADE* Ranking: Achilles Tendinitis [1, 2]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Studies have shown limb elevation may help improve achilles tendinitis.) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Ankle Sprains [3, 4, 5, 6]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Studies have shown limb elevation may help improve achilles tendinitis.) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Cellulitis [7, 8]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Studies have shown limb elevation may help improve cellulitis.) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Lymphedema [9]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Elevation of limbs have shown to help lymphedema subside.) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Shin Splints [10]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Studies have shown limb elevation may help improve shin splints.) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence Sprains [11]: Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Studies have shown limb elevation may help improve sprains.) Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence * www.gradeworkinggroup.org
2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16539896 3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3396304/ 4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22889660 5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3103112/ 6. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16539896 7. https://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/cellulitiserysipelas/Pages/default.aspx 8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3511795 9. https://www.nccn.org/patients/resources/life_with_cancer/managing_symptoms/lymphedema.aspx 10. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8340719 11. http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/tc/rest-ice-compression-and-elevation-rice-topic-overview  Public DiscussionNo discussions exist for this vitamin yet. You can be the first to create one!
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