Journal article
Effect of exercise on calf muscle pump function in patients with chronic venous disease
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal dysfunction may be associated with poor calf muscle pump function in patients with chronic venous ulceration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of physical exercise on calf muscle pump function.
METHODS: Twenty patients were recruited into a 6-week intensive exercise programme. Calf muscle function and calf muscle pump function were assessed using an isokinetic device and air plethysmography …
Authors
Yang D; Vandongen YK; Stacey MC
Journal
British Journal of Surgery, Vol. 86, No. 3, pp. 338–341
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
March 1, 1999
DOI
10.1046/j.1365-2168.1999.00993.x
ISSN
0007-1323