Combined Electromagnetic Field and a Plantar Resistance Exercise With Venous Leg Ulcer

Effect of Combined Electromagnetic Field and a Plantar Resistance Exercise on Healing of Venous Leg Ulcer

The purpose of this study will investigate the effects of combined electromagnetic field and a plantar resistance exercise therapy versus electromagnetic field on healing of venous leg ulcer .

Inclusion Criteria:

patients with venous leg ulcer

Exclusion Criteria:

patients who have one or more of the following conditions:

• peripheral vascular disease (PVD), (ABPI<0.8).
• venous leg ulcers with cellulitis or infection symptoms, as well as venous leg ulcers with necrotic tissue or slough or had more than one ulcer.
• other types of ulcers, such as rheumatoid vasculitis, diabetic foot, and malignant ulceration; corticosteroids use ; patients with dementia or who were disoriented;
• undertaken another physical therapy modality for ulcer healing.