scholarly journals The impact of exercise training on calf pump function, muscle strength, ankle range of motion, and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic venous insufficiency at different stages of severity: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keity Lamary Souza Silva ◽  
Eduardo Augusto Barbosa Figueiredo ◽  
Cíntia Pimenta Lopes ◽  
Marcus Vinicius Accetta Vianna ◽  
Vanessa Pereira Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Chronic Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Venous Reflux ◽  
Pump Function

Abstract Exercise training (ET) is an important tool in the management of patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). The objective of this article was to discuss the effects of ET on the calf pump, functional parameters, and quality of life of patients with mild and advanced CVI. A systematic review was conducted and eleven studies were included. In patients with mild CVI, ET was effective for improving venous reflux, muscle strength, ankle range of motion, and quality of life. In advanced CVI patients, ET increased ejection fraction, reduced residual volume fraction, and improved muscle strength and ankle range of motion, but did not change venous reflux indices or quality of life. It is concluded that ET is effective for improving calf pump function, muscle strength, and ankle range of motion in CVI. In patients with mild CVI, additional benefits were observed in quality of life.

Effects of isokinetic calf muscle exercise program on muscle strength and venous function in patients with chronic venous insufficiency

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabriye Ercan ◽  
Cem Çetin ◽  
Turhan Yavuz ◽  
Hilmi M Demir ◽  
Yurdagül B Atalay
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Chronic Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Return Time ◽  
Isokinetic Muscle Strength ◽  
Joint Range

Objective The aim of this study was to observe the change of the ankle joint range of motion, the muscle strength values measured with an isokinetic dynamometer, pain scores, quality of life scale, and venous return time in chronic venous insufficiency diagnosed patients by prospective follow-up after 12-week exercise program including isokinetic exercises. Methods The patient group of this study comprised 27 patients (23 female, 4 male) who were diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. An exercise program including isokinetic exercise for the calf muscle was given to patients three days per week for 12 weeks. At the end of 12 weeks, five of the patients left the study due to inadequate compliance with the exercise program. As a result, control data of 22 patients were included. Ankle joint range of active motion, isokinetic muscle strength, pain, quality of life, and photoplethysmography measurements were assessed before starting and after the exercise program. Results Evaluating changes of the starting and control data depending on time showed that all isokinetic muscle strength measurement parameters, range of motion, and overall quality of life values of patients improved. Venous return time values have also increased significantly ( p < 0.05). Conclusion In conclusion, increase in muscle strength has been provided with exercise therapy in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. It has been determined that the increase in muscle strength affected the venous pump and this ensured improvement in venous function and range of motion of the ankle. In addition, it has been detected that pain reduced and quality of life improved after the exercise program.

Differences in health-related quality of life in patients with mild and severe chronic venous insufficiency: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whesley Tanor Silva ◽  
Matheus Ribeiro Ávila ◽  
Lucas Frois Fernandes de Oliveira ◽  
Iara Nepomuceno de Souza ◽  
Igor Lucas Geraldo Izalino de Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Chronic Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Short-term Efficacy of Upper-Extremity Exercise Training in Patients With Chronic Airway Obstruction: A Systematic Review

2009 ◽  
Vol 89 (5) ◽  
pp. 443-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Costi ◽  
Mauro Di Bari ◽  
Paolo Pillastrini ◽  
Roberto D'Amico ◽  
Ernesto Crisafulli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background, Objectives, and Measurements Patients with chronic airway obstruction (CAO) frequently experience dyspnea and fatigue during activities performed by accessory muscles of ventilation, which competitively participate in arm elevation. This systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) concerning patients with CAO addresses the effects of upper-extremity exercise training (UEET), added to lower-extremity training or comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation, on the following patient-centered outcomes: exercise capacity, symptoms, ability to perform daily activities, and health-related quality of life. Methods Studies were retrieved using comprehensive database and hand-search strategies. Two independent reviewers determined study eligibility based on inclusion criteria. A detailed description of treatments was mandatory. Reviewers rated study quality and extracted information on study methods, design, intervention, and results. Results Forty publications were evaluated. Four RCTs met the inclusion criteria but had serious methodological limitations, which introduce possible biases that reduce their internal validity. The outcomes measured were heterogeneous, and the results were inconsistent regarding maximal exercise capacity, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life. No effect of UEET was demonstrated for measures of arm fatigue. Limitations and Conclusions The limited methodological quality of the studies retrieved prevented us from performing a meta-analysis, the results of which could be misleading. This systematic review shows that there is limited evidence examining UEET and that the evidence available is of poor quality. Therefore, a recommendation for the inclusion or exclusion of UEET in pulmonary rehabilitation programs for individuals with CAO is not possible. Further research is needed to definitively ascertain the effects of this training modality on patient-centered outcomes.

Comparison of kinesio taping and cold therapy in patients with total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 026921552110491
Author(s):  
Ertugrul Yuksel ◽  
Bayram Unver ◽  
Vasfi Karatosun
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Functional Level ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Cold Therapy

Objective To investigate the effects of kinesio taping and cold therapy on pain, edema, range of motion, muscle strength, functional level and quality of life in patients with total knee arthroplasty. Design Randomised controlled trial. Setting A university hospital. Subjects One-hundred patients were included. Intervention Patients were allocated into three groups; control group, kinesio group and cold therapy group. The control group received a standard rehabilitation program. Kinesio taping group received two fan-shaped kinesio taping bands and cold therapy group received cold packs in addition to the standard rehabilitation program. Main measures The outcome measures were pain, edema, range of motion, muscle strength, functional level and quality of life. Participants were assessed at preoperative, discharge and postoperative third month. Results The groups were similar at preoperative. A significant difference was determined in terms of pain in kinesio taping group compared to the control group at the discharge. Cold therapy was efficient in reducing postoperative swelling but kinesio taping had no significant effects on swelling control. There was no difference between the groups in terms of range of motion, muscle strength, functional level and quality of life. The groups were similar in all parameters at the postoperative third month measurements. Conclusion Fan-shaped kinesio taping is an effective technique in terms of postoperative pain relief. Cold therapy is an effective method in terms of edema control. Kinesio taping and cold therapy has no specific beneficial effect on functional level, muscle strength and quality of life compared to control group.

scholarly journals Inspiratory muscle training improves respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Irene Carlos de Medeiros ◽  
Helen Kerlen Bastos Fuzari ◽  
Catarina Rattesa ◽  
Daniella Cunha Brandão ◽  
Patrícia Érika de Melo Marinho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Muscle Training

scholarly journals Physical exercise training in patients with a Fontan circulation: A systematic review

2020 ◽  
pp. 204748732094286
Author(s):  
Linda E Scheffers ◽  
Linda EM vd Berg ◽  
Gamida Ismailova ◽  
Karolijn Dulfer ◽  
Johanna JM Takkenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Oxygen Uptake ◽  
Cardiac Function ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Peak Oxygen Uptake ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Fontan Patients

Background Patients with a Fontan circulation have a reduced exercise capacity, which is an important prognostic predictor of morbidity and mortality. A way to increase exercise capacity in Fontan patients might be exercise training. This systematic review assesses the effects of exercise training investigated in Fontan patients in order to provide an overview of current insights. Design and methods Studies evaluating an exercise training intervention in Fontan patients published up to February 2020 were included in this systematic review. Results From 3000 potential studies, 16 studies reported in 22 publications met the inclusion criteria. In total, 264 Fontan patients with mean age range 8.7–31 years, were included. Different training types including inspiratory muscle training, resistance training and aerobic training were investigated. Main outcome measures reported were peak oxygen uptake, cardiac function, lung function, physical activity levels and quality of life. Peak oxygen uptake increased significantly in 56% of the studies after training with an overall mean increase of +1.72 ml/kg/min (+6.3%). None of the studies reported negative outcome measures related to the exercise programme. In four studies an adverse event was reported, most likely unrelated to the training intervention. Conclusions Exercise training in Fontan patients is most likely safe and has positive effects on exercise capacity, cardiac function and quality of life. Therefore exercise training in Fontan patients should be encouraged. Further studies are required to assess the optimal training type, intensity, duration and long-term effects.

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