Effect of exercise on calf muscle pump function in patients with chronic venous disease

Yang, Danian; Vandongen, Y.K.; Stacey, Michael

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“…This systemic approach is based on results showing that total blood flow can be efficiently stimulated by intensifying the pumping action associated with calf muscle contractions from techniques such as electromyostimulation, cuff inflation, or walking. 20 Indeed, these muscles, which have been termed the ''peripheral venous heart,'' ''calf muscle pump,'' and ''musculovenous pump,'' were responsible for 80% of the venous return [21][22][23] and considered a second heart. A low-intensity, repetitive mechanical contraction-relaxation muscle cycle may increase local and total blood flow, translocation, and removal of metabolites and reduce intracellular fluid volume.…”

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Recovery After High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise in Elite Soccer Players Using VEINOPLUS Sport Technology for Blood-Flow Stimulation

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Roulland³

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Journal of Athletic Training

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Context Electric muscle stimulation has been suggested to enhance recovery after exhaustive exercise by inducing an increase in blood flow to the stimulated area. Previous studies have failed to support this hypothesis. We hypothesized that the lack of effect shown in previous studies could be attributed to the technique or device used. Objective To investigate the effectiveness of a recovery intervention using an electric blood-flow stimulator on anaerobic performance and muscle damage in professional soccer players after intermittent, exhaustive exercise. Design Randomized controlled clinical trial. Setting National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance (INSEP). Patients or Other Participants Twenty-six healthy professional male soccer players. Intervention(s) The athletes performed an intermittent fatiguing exercise followed by a 1-hour recovery period, either passive or using an electric blood-flow stimulator (VEINOPLUS). Participants were randomly assigned to a group before the experiment started. Main Outcome Measures(s) Performances during a 30-second all-out exercise test, maximal vertical countermovement jump, and maximal voluntary contraction of the knee extensor muscles were measured at rest, immediately after the exercise, and 1 hour and 24 hours later. Muscle enzymes indicating muscle damage (creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase) and hematologic profiles were analyzed before and 1 hour and 24 hours after the intermittent fatigue exercise. Results The electric-stimulation group had better 30-second all-out performances at 1 hour after exercise (P = .03) in comparison with the passive-recovery group. However, no differences were observed in muscle damage markers, maximal vertical countermovement jump, or maximal voluntary contraction between groups (P > .05). Conclusions Compared with passive recovery, electric stimulation using this blood-flow stimulator improved anaerobic performance at 1 hour postintervention. No changes in muscle damage markers or maximal voluntary contraction were detected. These responses may be considered beneficial for athletes engaged in sports with successive rounds interspersed with short, passive recovery periods.

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Recovery After High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise in Elite Soccer Players Using VEINOPLUS Sport Technology for Blood-Flow Stimulation

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“…HVES applied with 50 Hz frequency creates an increase in blood flow, which allows the quick removal of toxins and provides better contribution of oxygen 24 . Based on these effects, Garcia, Guirro, and Montebello 20 have also used 50 Hz frequency in their study.…”

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Linfedema pós-mastectomia: um protocolo de tratamento

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| Lymphedema is still considered as one of the main sequela resulting from surgical treatment of breast cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a protocol that included use of a high-voltage electrical stimulation (HVES) associated with therapeutic exercises, self-massage, and self-care for the treatment of lymphedema of the upper limbs in women who underwent surgery for breast cancer treatment. This study included 17 volunteers (60.9_ +11.72 years of age) submitted to unilateral mastectomy, with lymphedema of the upper limb, ipsilateral to surgery. The treatment consisted of application of 14 HVES, to the patients, twice a week, supplemented by guidance on self-care, self-massage, and physical exercises. The evolution of this treatment was assessed by perimetry, calculation of the volume difference (VD) between the limbs, and calculation of the volume increase percentage (VIP) of the affected limb compared to the contralateral limb. Data were analyzed using the statistical method for paired T and dependent variables, which showed a significant reduction of 14.13% (p=0.0067) in VIP and 13.8% (p=0.0089) in VD, as well as perimetry at the following three points: 7 cm above the elbow (p=0.0138), 7 cm below the elbow (p=0.0282), and at the wrist (p=0.0476). It was concluded that the use of HVES associated with the exercises and guidance on self-care and self-massage was effective to reduce the lymphedema in the evaluated group. RESUMO | O linfedema ainda é uma das principais sequelas decorrentes do tratamento cirúrgico do cânc-er de mama. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a eficácia de um protocolo que inclui a utilização da estimulação elétrica de alta voltagem (EEAV) associada a exercícios terapêuticos, automassagem e autocuidados no tratamento do linfedema de membros superiores em mulheres submetidas a cirurgia para tratamento do câncer de mama. Participaram do estudo 17 voluntárias (60,9_ +11,72 anos) submetidas à mastectomia unilateral, portadoras de linfedema de membro superior, homolateral à cirurgia. O tratamento constituiu-se de 14 aplicações da EEAV, duas vezes por semana, complementadas por orientações quanto ao autocuidado, automassagem e exercícios físicos. A evolução do tratamento foi avaliada por perimetria, cálculo da diferença de volume (DV) entre os membros, e percentual de aumento do volume (PAV) do membro afetado em relação ao contralateral. Os dados foram analisados por meio do método estatís-tico T pareado para variáveis dependentes e revelaram redução significativa de 14,13% (p=0,0067) do PAV e de 13,8% (p=0,0089) da DV, bem como da perimetria em três pontos: sete centímetros acima do cotovelo (p=0,0138), sete centímetros abaixo do cotovelo (p=0,0282) e no punho (p=0,0476). Pôde-se concluir que a utilização da estimulação elétrica de alta voltagem associada a exercícios e orientações foi eficaz na redução do linfedema do grupo avaliado. Keywords | breast neoplasms; lymphedema; rehabilitationDescritores | neoplasias da mama; linfedema; reabilitação. Barros et al. ...

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“…70 KVY'li bireylerde haftada iki kez uygulanan egzersiz programının dorsi fleksiyon ve plantar fleksiyon açısında artış sağladığı bulunmuştur. 71 …”

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Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Özdemir¹,

Altindağ²,

Avcı³

et al. 2016

Turkiye Klinikleri J Health Sci

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Effect of exercise on calf muscle pump function in patients with chronic venous disease

Abstract: Poor calf muscle pump function in patients with chronic venous ulceration can be improved by physical exercise.

Cited by 111 publications

References 12 publications

Recovery After High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise in Elite Soccer Players Using VEINOPLUS Sport Technology for Blood-Flow Stimulation

Recovery After High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise in Elite Soccer Players Using VEINOPLUS Sport Technology for Blood-Flow Stimulation

Linfedema pós-mastectomia: um protocolo de tratamento

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

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