Journal of Vascular Medicine & Surgery

Amanda Naiara Gustman

Publications

• Research Article
  A Combined Therapy Protocol to Improve Lower Extremity Muscle-Pumping Function and Lymphatic Drainage for Venous Ulcer Healing
  Author(s): Eduardo Simões Da Matta, Rodrigo Kikuchi, Clodoaldo Antônio De Sá, Sinval Adalberto Rodrigues-Junior and Amanda Naiara GustmanEduardo Simões Da Matta, Rodrigo Kikuchi, Clodoaldo Antônio De Sá, Sinval Adalberto Rodrigues-Junior and Amanda Naiara Gustman
  
  Objectives: To conduct a registry-based evaluation of a therapy protocol for chronic venous ulcers involving the improvement of lower extremity muscle-function along with lymphatic drainage and inelastic compression.Method: We observed sixty-five patients with lower extremity venous ulcers secondary to chronic venous insufficiency until the end of treatment or the last available follow-up. The treatment protocol involved a series of sequential exercises with short-stretch bands performed thrice weekly: An hour of lymphatic drainage preceded each exercise session, associated with lymphomyokinetic passive activities using the RB3030 device. All patients underwent inelastic compression either with an Unna boot or with short-stretch bands. Perimetry was conducted at two different levels of the foot, and at five distinct levels of the leg, using a re.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6925.1000347

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