A comparative study between aerobic exercise and onshore exercise on severity of pain and quality of life in women with varicose veins

Abstract

Background of the study: Varicose Veins are subcutaneous twisted superficially dilated veins, often in blue or dark purple colour for at least larger than 3mm in size most commonly located on lower extremity. Especially for females due to overweight, prolong period of standing or sitting, age etc. Regular exercise will stimulate blood circulation, improve muscle strength and help to prevent a varicose vein. The purpose of the study is to investigate effect of Aerobic Exercise and Onshore exercise on severity of pain and quality of life in woman with Varicose Veins. Methodology: It was an experimental study with comparative pre and post-test type. The study was conducted at physiotherapy outpatient department ACS medical college & hospital, Chennai. The subjects were 30 females with 35-55years of age, with deep veins thrombosis were selected and divided into two groups (Group-A, Group-B). The duration of study was for 8 weeks, 30mins day, with four sessions. Pre and post measurement will be taken by using visual analogue scale (VAS) and SF-36 questionnaire scale short form health survey grading the level of varicose veins. Group-A were given Aerobic exercises. Group-B were given Onshore exercises. Result: On comparing pre-test & post-test between Group A & group B on visual analogue scale & SF-36 questionnaire score shows highly significant difference in mean values at P >0.001. Conclusion: The study concluded that onshore exercise is effective in the treatment of varicose Veins compared to Aerobic exercise.