Effect Of Resistive Exercises Versus Aerobic Exercises On Varicose Veins In Postmenopausal Women
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Varicose Veins
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Enrollment
- 44
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Peak popliteal vein velocity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study will be to determine the effect of resistive exercises on varicose veins in postmenopausal women, the effect of aerobic exercise on varicose veins in postmenopausal women and to compare between the effect of resistive exercise versus aerobic exercise on varicose veins in post menopausal women.
Detailed Description
Varicose veins in the lower extremities present a spectrum of symptoms from cosmetic issues to severe discomfort including telangiectases, reticular veins, edema, pigmentation, and venous ulceration. These veins lead to painful swelling, skin discoloration, and potential complications like thrombosis, and nerve injury, impacting an individual's efficiency and life quality. Exercise, particularly aerobic and resistance training, has shown promise in improving pain severity, functional ability, and venous blood flow. So, the current study will be conducted to compare between the effect of resistive exercises versus aerobic exercises on varicose veins in postmenopausal women.
Investigators
Mai Saif Elnasr Ghietah Hussein
Principal Investigator
Cairo University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- •Had history of serious vascular disease as deep venous thrombosis.
- •Sensory deficient
- •Any dermatological condition that interferes with the procedure.
- •Any musculoskeletal or neurological disorders.
- •Acute or healed ulcer wounds.
- •Any heart disease or pulmonary disease.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Peak popliteal vein velocity
Time Frame: 6 weeks
It will be assessed by Doppler ultrasound scan for each woman in both groups before and after treatment.
Secondary Outcomes
- Visual analogue scale(6 weeks)
- Chronic Venous Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ-20)(6 weeks)
- 6-minute. walk test(6 weeks)