Frequency, intensity, time, and type prescription in exercise therapy for chronic venous insufficiency: A scoping review

Daisuke Fujita, Yusuke Kubo, Ryo Tanaka, Takeshi Imura, Ryoji Ogura, Tsubasa Mitsutake, Faculty of Medical Science, Department of Physical Therapy, Fukuoka International University of Health and Welfare, Department of Rehabilitation, Kobori Orthopedic Clinic, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University, Department of Neurorehabilitation and Emotional Science, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Department of Rehabilitation, Toho University Omori Medical Center, Clinical Research Center, Saga University Hospital

Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease

Published online on December 23, 2025

Abstract

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Exercise therapy aimed at increasing calf muscle pressure can effectively prevent and improve chronic venous insufficiency. However, as the ‘frequency, intensity, time, and type’ model that is critical in prescribing exercise has not been identified, ...