Effect of Physical Therapy on Wound Healing and Quality of Life in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers A Systematic Review

摘要

IMPORTANCE Patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs) have calf muscle pump dysfunction, which is associated with reduced ankle range of motion (ROM). Physical therapy or exercise that targets ankle joint mobility may lead to improvement in calf muscle pump function and subsequent healing. However, little is known regarding the effect of physical therapy or exercise on healing and quality of life (QOL), which is impaired in patients with VLUs.