Evaluation of physical activity level and exercise capacity in patients with varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency

Objective The clinical indication of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is related to functional performance and the benefits of physical activity in patients with CVI are known. Despite its importance, the literature is limited in this regard. This study aimed to determine exercise capacity and physical activity level in patients with varicose veins and CVI. Methods Volunteers who came to the polyclinic with leg pain complaints were enrolled in the study. Individual sociodemographic and clinical information was recorded. Individuals' pain severity was assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS) and exercise capacity was assessed by 6-minute walk test (6MWT). International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to assess the level of physical activity. Results The study group consisted of 51 individuals who were diagnosed with varicose veins and CVI. The control group consisted of 51 individuals without varicose veins and CVI diagnosis. In the study group, the VAS during activity was significantly higher compared to the control group. The 6MWT distance, distance %, IPAQ total score and IPAQ walking score of the control group were significantly higher in comparison with the study group (p<0.05). Conclusions We believe that our findings will lead the planning of interventions to increase the level of physical activity in CVI patients.

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Differences in pain, fatigue, and quality of life in patients with chronic venous insufficiency based on physical activity level

Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery ◽

10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2020.18068 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 76-83

Author(s):

İlke Keser

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Chronic Venous Insufficiency ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Venous Insufficiency ◽

Activity Level

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Effect of Residence in Temporary Housing After the Great East Japan Earthquake on the Physical Activity and Quality of Life of Older Survivors

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness ◽

10.1017/dmp.2017.19 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 701-710 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Nobuaki Moriyama ◽

Yukio Urabe ◽

Shuichi Onoda ◽

Noriaki Maeda ◽

Tomoyoshi Oikawa

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Great East Japan Earthquake ◽

Activity Level ◽

Control Group ◽

Temporary Housing ◽

Mobility Function

AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the physical activity level and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between older survivors residing in temporary housing after the Great East Japan Earthquake (GEJE; temporary housing group) and older individuals residing in their own homes (control group) and to clarify whether mobility function and muscle strength were correlated with physical activity among older temporary housing residents.MethodsSubjects were recruited to the temporary housing group (n=64, 19 men and 45 women) or control group (n=64, 33 men and 31 women) according to their residence. Physical activity was assessed by the number of walking steps determined by using a triaxial accelerometer, mobility function by the Timed Up and Go test, muscle strength by the grasping power test, and HRQOL by the Medical Outcome Study 36-Item Short Form Survey v2.ResultsIn the temporary housing group, reduced physical activity and correlation between physical activity and mobility function in men, and muscle strength in both men and women, were observed. There was no significant difference in HRQOL between groups except for bodily pain in women.ConclusionSupport for older evacuees should focus on maintaining their physical activity level as well as on HRQOL to avoid deterioration of health in these survivors. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2017;11:701–710)

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A comparison of physical activity level and exercise capacity between patients with bronchiectasis and healthy controls

10.1183/13993003.congress-2016.pa1887 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Aslihan Cakmak ◽

Deniz Inal-Ince ◽

Ozge Ozalp ◽

Cemile Bozdemir-Ozel ◽

Hazal Sonbahar-Ulu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Exercise Capacity ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Healthy Controls

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Effects of the elastic tape on thoracoabdominal mechanic, dyspnea, exercise capacity and physical activity level in patients with COPD

10.1183/13993003.congress-2019.oa3566 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Thiago Fernandes Pinto ◽

Rafaella Fagundes Xavier ◽

Adriana Lunardi ◽

Cibele Berto ◽

Alberto Cukier ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Exercise Capacity ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level

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The role of anti-endothelial cell antibodies in venous insufficiency

Phlebologie ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1622285 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 38 (06) ◽

pp. 263-266

Author(s):

T. H. Akay ◽

B. Bastürk ◽

S. Özkan ◽

S. Aslamaci ◽

E. Aslim

Keyword(s):

Endothelial Cells ◽

Endothelial Cell ◽

Chronic Venous Insufficiency ◽

Venous Insufficiency ◽

Varicose Veins ◽

Duplex Ultrasound ◽

Inflammatory Cells ◽

Control Group ◽

Antibody Complex ◽

Antigen Antibody

SummaryIt is a hypothesis that autoimmune factors directed against endothelial cells play a role in developing venous insufficiency. We investigated the association between anti-endothelial cell antibodies (AECA) and the development of venous insufficiency and varicose veins. Patients, methods: 44 patients were evaluated with clinical examination and duplex ultrasound for diagnosing chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins and 120 healthy volunteers were assigned as the control group without evidence of chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins. All sera samples were analysed by using slides, each containing biochips coated with frozen sections of HUVEC (human umblical vein endothelial cells) and capillary-rich tissue such as skeletal muscle (Euroimmun, FB 1960–1005–2, Germany). If a positive reaction is obtained, specific antibodies of class IgA, IgG, IgM attach to the antigens. In a second step, the bound antibodies are stained with fluorescein labeled antihuman antibodies and visualised by fluorescence microscopy. Results: AECA was positive in 24 out of 44 patients (54.54%) and in 30 out of 120 volunteers (25%). We detected that anti HUVEC antibody occurred significantly more frequent in patients with chronic venous insufficiency or varicose veins: p = 0.0007, OR: 3.60 (1.65 < 7.92). Discussion: The presence of antibodies directed against the endothelial structure causes inflammatory cells of the immune system to move towards the location by both forming antigen-antibody complex and activating the complement system. Tissue damage may occur due to inflammation. In our study we have found a statistically significant relationship between antiendothelial cell antibodies and chronic venous insufficiency. Conclusion: Early diagnosis or prediction of venous insufficiency and/or varicose veins before the occurrence of symptoms may prevent the damage or even help to establish a prophylactic treatment.

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Effects of elastic tape on thoracoabdominal mechanics, dyspnea, exercise capacity, and physical activity level in nonobese male subjects with COPD

Journal of Applied Physiology ◽

10.1152/japplphysiol.00690.2019 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 129 (3) ◽

pp. 492-499

Author(s):

Thiago Fernandes Pinto ◽

Rafaella Fagundes Xavier ◽

Adriana Claudia Lunardi ◽

Cibele Cristine Berto Marques da Silva ◽

Henrique Takachi Moriya ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Exercise Capacity ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Low Cost ◽

Activity Level ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Improve Exercise Capacity ◽

Male Subjects ◽

Thoracoabdominal Asynchrony

Elastic tape can be used as a new and low-cost intervention to reduce thoracoabdominal asynchrony and sedentary behavior as well as improve exercise capacity and physical activity level in nonobese male subjects with severe-to-very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Functional Exercise Capacity, And The Association With Physical Activity Level, Lower-limb Function And Falls In Elderly Community Women

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/01.mss.0000493359.68147.94 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 46 ◽

pp. 64

Author(s):

Liliana Laura Rossetin ◽

Anna Raquel Silveira Gomes ◽

Elisângela Valevein Rodrigues ◽

Eduardo Luiz Wamser ◽

Caroline Pianaro ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Exercise Capacity ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Limb Function ◽

Functional Exercise ◽

Functional Exercise Capacity ◽

Falls In Elderly ◽

Lower Limb Function

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The Impact of Enrollment in an Instructional Physical Activity Program Course on the Physical Activity Level and Enjoyment of Physical Activity of University Students

American Journal of Health Studies ◽

10.47779/ajhs.2018.64 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Grant M. Hill ◽

Bernard D. Goldfine ◽

Kandice J. Porter ◽

Zenong Yin

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Treatment Group ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Activity Program ◽

Training Control ◽

The Impact

e purposes of this research were to determine whether participation in a university elective instruction-al physical activity program course (IPAP) would increase the weekly physical activity level of students and resultin a signi cantly higher score on the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Treatment-group participantswere enrolled in an elective IPAP course that was either sport-based (e.g., volleyball, tennis) or physical condi-tioning-based (e.g., aerobic/strength training). Control-group participants (N=180) were students from the sameuniversities who were not enrolled during that term in an IPAP course. Student responses to the Godin-ShephardLeisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire indicated within-group changes in pre vs. post physical activity thatwere signi cant for the treatment group, but not the control group. Results indicate participation in an IPAPcourse signi cantly increases the physical activity levels of students and also signi cantly increases the physical activ-ity enjoyment of students with the most sedentary lifestyles.

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