Physical therapy in vascular surgery: preliminary results

Abstract

The pratice of Physical therapy in Brazil has expanded a lot since its implantation at the beginning of the century and plenty of services have been created. Due to muscle changes that have been passed away from de circulatory disturbance, there was the necessity of its implantation in the vascular surgery and Angiology area. As chronic venous insufficiency is a pathology that causes functional incapacity and possible change of daily life activities, physical therapy through the kinesiotherapy, respiratory exercises and a global mobilization has an important function in the rehabilitation of patients. Ten female patients with chronic venous insufficiency were evaluated and submitted to kinesiotherapy. Parameters pain, range of motion and oedema before and after treatment were compared. The results suggested the control of pain, oedema and range of motion in our patients, showing that physical therapy can be an important way for treating theses patients.