Project title The role of supervise exercise training that adjunctive to compression therapy in patients with chronic venous ulcer
Project Investigator
Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, PhD.
Co Investigator
Professor Kittipan Rerkasem, MD., PhD.
Mujalin Prasannarong, PhD.
Christine Rojawat, MD.
Sakaewan Ounjaijean, PhD.
Ms. Orapin Pongtam
Research objective
The aim of this study was to elucidate the efficacy of calf muscle exercise adjunct with standard compression therapy in patients with chronic venous ulcer.
Funding agency
Chiang Mai University
Study site
Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai hospital, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Study design
We hypothesized that calf muscle exercise addition to standard compression therapy could help reduce venous ulcer size and accelerate wound healing. A randomized control trial (RCT) study was conducted. Patients were randomized to supervised exercise and compression therapy or compression therapy alone. Both groups were assessed for ulcer healing, inflammation, ankle joint range of motion, calf muscle strength, and calf muscle endurance, respectively.
Study period
October 2016 – September 2017
