The application of physical factors for the rehabilitation of the patients presenting with chronic venous insufficiency

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a serious socio-economic problem facing many developed countries including Russia. The causes underlying the development of this condition include varicose veins, post-phlebitic syndrome, and congenital arteriovenous anastomoses. The programs of rehabilitative treatment of chronic venous insufficiency include balneotherapy and instrumental physiotherapy, therapeutic exercises, medicamental therapy, compression therapy, the adequate dietary, physical activity, and rest regimens, compliance with the personal hygiene procedures. The key role is played by physiotherapy. The following principal physical factors are used to support the rehabilitation program: magnetic therapy, laser therapy, intermittent pneumatic compression, darsonvalization, galvanization, drug electrophoresis, UHF electric field, ultraviolet irradiation, and electrostimulation with the use of a “LYMPHAVISION-Expert” apparatus.

chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), varicose veins, postphlebitic syndrome, thrombophlebitis