Effect Of Resistive Exercises Versus Aerobic Exercises On Varicose Veins In Postmenopausal Women

Not Applicable

Completed

Interventions: Other: Life style modification advice
Other: Aerobic exercises
Other: Resistive exercise

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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group A (Resistive exercise group):	Life style modification advice	They will receive life style modification advice, in addition to performing resistive exercise three times per week for six weeks.
Group B (Aerobic exercise group):	Aerobic exercises	They will receive the same life style modification advice, in addition to performing aerobic exercise three times per week for six weeks.
Group A (Resistive exercise group):	Resistive exercise	They will receive life style modification advice, in addition to performing resistive exercise three times per week for six weeks.
Group B (Aerobic exercise group):	Life style modification advice	They will receive the same life style modification advice, in addition to performing aerobic exercise three times per week for six weeks.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Peak popliteal vein velocity	6 weeks	It will be assessed by Doppler ultrasound scan for each woman in both groups before and after treatment.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual analogue scale	6 weeks	It will be used to assess the leg pain intensity for each woman in both groups before and after treatment. The visual analogue scale is a 10 cm line with anchor statements on the left (no pain) and on the right (extra pain). Patients will be asked to mark their current pain level on the line.Then, the centimeters will be measured from the left end of the line to the marked point to obtain the score of leg pain intensity.
Chronic Venous Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ-20)	6 weeks	It will be used to assess the quality of life for each woman in both groups before and after treatment. Patients will complete the self- questionnaire CIVIQ-20 in the waiting room. The secretary will hand out the questionnaire and collect it once completed. No particular assistance will be provided to patients. This procedure will be chosen on purpose to avoid any interference from an investigator. At study times, symptom severity will be quantified using a four-point scale (0 = absent, 1 = mild, 2 = significant, 3 = severe) for sensation of swelling, cramps and leg heaviness. The scores of CIVIQ-20 range from 0, the worst score, to 100, the best score.
6-minute. walk test	6 weeks	It is a sub-maximal test that will be used to assess the aerobic capacity and daily living activity for each woman in both groups before and after treatment procedures.

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