Limb Elevation

Identification
Generic Name
Limb Elevation
Brand Name

 

Indication

Condition Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Condition-Contra Indications

 
Other Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Other Contra-Indications

Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Contra-Indications

 
Class Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications

We have incomplete side-effect data.

Side Effects

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 



References: 
1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14306686


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