Review Article
Year: 2023 | Month: April-June | Volume: 8 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 535-539
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230272
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients Diagnosed with Varicose Vein: A Brief Review
Komal Dahiya1, Gitanjali Sikka2, Madan Gopal Vashist3
1Student MPT Cardiopulmonary, College of Physiotherapy, Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, India
2Assistant Professor, College of Physiotherapy, Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, India
3Senior Professor, Department of Surgery, Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, India
Corresponding Author: Komal Dahiya
ABSTRACT
Varicose vein is one of the common vascular abnormalities in the world. Patients with varicose veins are at high risk for developing deep vein thrombosis. Various physiotherapy modalities such as muscle stimulator, pneumatic compression, ultrasonic, TENS can help in the management of pain and Improves quality of life in these patients. Various studies have supported that neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) could improve pain and quality of life (QOL) in patients with varicose vein. Purpose of this review is to know about the role of NMES in the management of varicose vein. Several studies showed that NMES helps in decreasing pain and improves QOL in patients with varicose vein. Till date there is no definitive protocol for NMES as treatment modality in varicose vein patients. In order to establish a definitive protocol in varicose vein, further research needs to be conducted.
Keywords: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), TENS, varicose vein