Efficacy of Active Versus Passive Methods in Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Comparison of the Efficacy of Active Versus Passive Methods in Patients With Chronic Venous Insufficiency

The aim of our study was to compare the effectiveness of active and passive practices in patients with CVI.

Volunteers who have been diagnosed with venous insufficiency according to the criteria of inclusion, who applied to Cardiovascular Surgery Department will be included this study.

Participants will be randomly allocated 3 groups using the 'Research Randomizer' website. In all groups, a common evaluation protocol will be applied to the patients.

Compression therapy will be applied to the first group. Active treatment in addition to compression therapy will be applied to the second group. Passive treatment in addition to compression therapy will be applied to the third group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of venous insufficiency with duplex ultrasonography
• Classification of CEAP (Clinical-Etiological-Anatomical-Pathological) used in venous insufficiency is C3-C4-C5-C6
• Ankle-brachial index (ABI) is less than 0.7
• Possibility to communicate in written and verbal in Turkish
• Have a level of cognitive ability to understand the instructions given

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of deep vein thrombosis
• Ulceration or open burn wound in lower extremity greater than 4 cm
• Presence of infected ulceration
• Cardiorespiratory insufficiency
• Orthopedic, rheumatologic or neurological comorbidities restrain the exercise in the lower extremity
• Presence of a psychiatric illness requiring the use of prescribed medicines