Abstract
The foot and calf muscle pump, collectively known as the venous muscle pump, plays a crucial role in the circulatory system (veins, arteries, and lymphatics), particularly in the return of blood from the lower extremities to the heart. Further, the venous muscle pump is crucial to lymphatic health and essential in chronic edema/lymphedema management. This article will highlight the significance of the venous pump and review the functional anatomy and physiology of the foot and calf, integrating the connection to venous and lymphatic health. The complementary importance of mobility, exercise, and breathing will also be explored.
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