What is Vascular Physiotherapy?
Vascular Physiotherapy, developed in the context of Chronic Venous Disease (CVD), prevents the worsening of the disease, promotes and rehabilitates health, and assists in the treatment of this vascular condition, improving circulatory function and conditioning. Through physiotherapy, functional loss is prevented and the clinical consequences of the disease are minimized.
Thus, vascular physiotherapy is indicated for:
- minimize venous changes that occur in the legs;
- prevent increased venous pressure, fluid accumulation, as well as improve venous return;
- reduce possible risks of venous ulcers;
- contribute to the patient's quality of life.
Chronic venous disease (CVD) is a change that occurs in the venous system, mainly in the legs, where the valves lose their function, and which affects the superficial and deep venous system.
The importance of Vascular Physiotherapy
Vascular physiotherapy will work to improve venous return, minimizing fluid retention and the formation of lymphedema, reducing pain and preventing fibrosis.
Through a combination of exercises, manual lymphatic drainage and elastic compressions, it is possible to improve venous return, oxygenation and tissue nutrition.
This treatment provides the patient with a feeling of comfort, reducing pain, and relieving the sensation of heavy legs. With proper treatment, pain gradually disappears.
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